Was Michael Jackson running away from himself? What were his fears? His dependence on prescription drugs must have told extreme pain since he started getting pain killers in 1993 following child molestation charges. Drug addiction was again much pronounced when he went through relatively the same charges in 2003 till the day he died.
What might have been the cause of Michael Jackson’s drug problem apparently took a huge toll on the pop icon one of which might have been his nearly $500 million debt and his previous child molestation charges. Seemingly enabled by people around him, Michael Jackson continued to take drugs which ultimately led to his death.
Drug addiction counselor and author Oscar Bamuhigire, has this to say about Michael Jackson’s drug addiction to pain killers.
“Michael Jackson suffered from one of the worst forms of mental illness, referred to in psychiatry as alienation of the existential self. It was primarily because of this mental illness that he became a drug addict.”
Drug addiction counselor Oscar Bamuhigire commented “alienation of the self if a severe form of self destruction, physical and mental illness.”
Bamuhigire, with more than 12 years of experience as a drug and alcohol addiction counselor says, “In the field of alcoholism and drug addiction treatment, there have always been questions for which there were no satisfactory answers: Is substance abuse a problem of discipline or a disease? Why is it that most alcoholics/ drug addicts do not seek for, or receive treatment? Why is it that only 5- 10% of alcoholics/ drug addicts respond to treatment? Why do untreated addicts have a better chance at breaking the bond of addiction than addicts who get treated? Why has the incidence of recovery without the help of formal treatment continued to rise? Are the successes of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A) nothing more than spontaneous remission?”
Bamuhigire asks, " Why are some people able to quit their addiction without treatment, while others only get worse after treatment? Why does treatment have a negative effect? Why are some treatment programs more effective than others? Why has the world continued to experience a steady increase in the rate of addiction and self destruction? Why is it that 1 in 2 Americans has a diagnosable mental disorder each year, and 81 Americans commit suicide every day? Why do non-Hispanic blacks bear a disproportionate burden of disease, injury, death, and disability? Why do the most successful treatment programs for addicts have a spiritual component? Why do non white people suffer from a high rate of substance abuse and self destruction? Why does Africa have the highest rate of suicide, poverty, and disease in the world?"
In a unique blend of psychology, psychiatry, metaphysics, medicine, orient and western religions, Oscar Bamuhigire provides answers to these and many more questions in The Healing Power Of Self Love. In making his revolutionary contribution to the scientific world, he also explains how addicts can enhance their chances of recovery from addiction through the treatment programs of their choice, by utilizing the ancient tools of discipline, lateral thinking, and insight from the life experiences of the world’s greatest leaders.
Even though this book was initially designed to meet the needs of alcoholics and drug addicts in treatment, it may be of great value to people who are struggling with other types of addiction, and those who are faced with major obstacles to their self-realization or self actualization, Bamuhigire said. The author may be reached at obamuhigire@yahoo.com. /By Gina Dizon
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Abra mayor’s brod’s house shot; publisher unhurt in slay attempt
BANGUED, Abra -- Abra religious leaders and non-government organizations have expressed fears of an upsurge of political violence and human rights violations in the province.
This, after unidentified gunmen peppered here the house of the brother of a town mayor and a bothched assassination try on a publisher.
Gov. Eustaquio Bersamin appealed to elected officials to work together in reducing political violence and asked Rep. Cecilia Luna to help out in eradicating private armed groups in the province.
Florencio Crisologo’s house in Barangay Calaba here was peppered with bullets last June 2 at 10 p.m., wounding 44-year-old overseas Filipino worker Aurelia Martines y Ortega, 44.
She is a sister-in-law of Crisologo, who is the brother of Tineg, Abra Mayor Edwin Crisologo.
Two men armed with pistols and possible an M-16 Armalite rifle fired at her and her husband Nestor Martines y Limag, who managed to duck.
Aurelia was hit on the right thigh and left forearm. Nestor is a barangay councilman of Barangay Kaganayan, Tineg.
A police report said the house was being maintained by Cecilia Acosta y Ortegas but did not state that it was owned by Florencio Crisologo.
Three empty shells of Cal. 45 bullets were found on the scene along with a deformed slug.
Mayor Crisologo expressed concern over the incident, noting that the target could have been Nestor Martines, a political ally.
The shooting happened after a botched assassination try on a publisher of a newspaper in Abra who tackled allegations of corruption in a cooperative controlled by relatives of a top politician in the province.
This attack was condemned by Catholic priests and prompted denunciations by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines.
Mayor Crisologo has urged the police to investigate the shooting thoroughly even as he condemned the attack.
Lawyer Estelita Cordero, counsel for Mayor Crisologo, said her client had earlier been subjected to a spate of criminal suits, most of which have been dismissed by prosecutors for being baseless.
This, after unidentified gunmen peppered here the house of the brother of a town mayor and a bothched assassination try on a publisher.
Gov. Eustaquio Bersamin appealed to elected officials to work together in reducing political violence and asked Rep. Cecilia Luna to help out in eradicating private armed groups in the province.
Florencio Crisologo’s house in Barangay Calaba here was peppered with bullets last June 2 at 10 p.m., wounding 44-year-old overseas Filipino worker Aurelia Martines y Ortega, 44.
She is a sister-in-law of Crisologo, who is the brother of Tineg, Abra Mayor Edwin Crisologo.
Two men armed with pistols and possible an M-16 Armalite rifle fired at her and her husband Nestor Martines y Limag, who managed to duck.
Aurelia was hit on the right thigh and left forearm. Nestor is a barangay councilman of Barangay Kaganayan, Tineg.
A police report said the house was being maintained by Cecilia Acosta y Ortegas but did not state that it was owned by Florencio Crisologo.
Three empty shells of Cal. 45 bullets were found on the scene along with a deformed slug.
Mayor Crisologo expressed concern over the incident, noting that the target could have been Nestor Martines, a political ally.
The shooting happened after a botched assassination try on a publisher of a newspaper in Abra who tackled allegations of corruption in a cooperative controlled by relatives of a top politician in the province.
This attack was condemned by Catholic priests and prompted denunciations by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines.
Mayor Crisologo has urged the police to investigate the shooting thoroughly even as he condemned the attack.
Lawyer Estelita Cordero, counsel for Mayor Crisologo, said her client had earlier been subjected to a spate of criminal suits, most of which have been dismissed by prosecutors for being baseless.
Domogan escorts Candy in slur forgiving session
BAGUIO CITY — The Baguio City council has forgiven Candy Pangilinan for a racial slur she uttered last month.
Comedian Candy Pangilinan, accompanied by Baguio Rep. Mauricio Domogan personally appeared during the regular session of the city council Monday to ask for forgiveness.
She earlier uttered “Akala nyo Igorot ako, tao po ako,” during a Mother’s Day program in one of the malls in the city.
This ired Igorots worldwide making city councilors declae her persona non grata in Baguio City.
“In the deepest core of my heart to each and every one of you, I ask forgiveness,” she told the city council.
“I pray that I may be given a chance to go back on stage to perform before you to the best of my ability, sharing with you all I have in the spirit of joy and laughter,” said Pangilinan.
An emotional Pangilinan appeared at the regular session of the city council late Monday afternoon and pleaded that she be forgiven for what she described as "an honest mistake."
Testifying at the city council, Pangilinan informed the officials she was referring to the Igorot statue being carved out by the famous Ifugao wood carvers and not to the Igorots as individuals.
She said that due to her excitement aggravated by the long tiring trip to this city, she forgot to add the word "statue".
This resulted in a worldwide condemnation of her statement.
Domogan’s assistance was sought by her family. Appearing repentant and using tissue paper to wipe her tears, she issued a public apology before hundreds of Igorots who attended the council session.
The city legislators said the comedienne had suffered a lot due to the flood of criticisms she had been subjected in the past month.
The councilors said that her courage in facing the council was a plus factor in her appeal for forgiveness.
Of the five individuals who were declared persona non grata by the city council in the past decade, it was only Pangilinan who appeared before the legislative body and asked for forgiveness.
The city council through a council resolution unanimously approved earlier, declared Pangilinan persona non grata.
The resolution stated Pangilinan as “unmindful, insensitive, sarcastic, careless and irresponsible issuance of any statement of the same nature.”
“It is believed that the statement of Candy Pangilinan that Igorots are not members of the homo sapiens displays an unmitigated bigotry and her total ignorance of the ethno-linguistic groups of her native country which is discriminatory and unpatriotic and should be condemned by peace-loving Filipinos,” the resolution said. “There are also some ignorant persons who do not know that Igorots are also made in God’s image and treat them condescendingly as second class citizens.”
After hearing her side, the council withdrew the resolution declaring Pangilinan persona non grata.
Councilor Betty Lourdes Tabanda during the session, withdrew her resolution urging filing of a case against Pangilinan for violation of provisions against women of indigenous cultures. – Larry Madarang and Dexter A. See
Comedian Candy Pangilinan, accompanied by Baguio Rep. Mauricio Domogan personally appeared during the regular session of the city council Monday to ask for forgiveness.
She earlier uttered “Akala nyo Igorot ako, tao po ako,” during a Mother’s Day program in one of the malls in the city.
This ired Igorots worldwide making city councilors declae her persona non grata in Baguio City.
“In the deepest core of my heart to each and every one of you, I ask forgiveness,” she told the city council.
“I pray that I may be given a chance to go back on stage to perform before you to the best of my ability, sharing with you all I have in the spirit of joy and laughter,” said Pangilinan.
An emotional Pangilinan appeared at the regular session of the city council late Monday afternoon and pleaded that she be forgiven for what she described as "an honest mistake."
Testifying at the city council, Pangilinan informed the officials she was referring to the Igorot statue being carved out by the famous Ifugao wood carvers and not to the Igorots as individuals.
She said that due to her excitement aggravated by the long tiring trip to this city, she forgot to add the word "statue".
This resulted in a worldwide condemnation of her statement.
Domogan’s assistance was sought by her family. Appearing repentant and using tissue paper to wipe her tears, she issued a public apology before hundreds of Igorots who attended the council session.
The city legislators said the comedienne had suffered a lot due to the flood of criticisms she had been subjected in the past month.
The councilors said that her courage in facing the council was a plus factor in her appeal for forgiveness.
Of the five individuals who were declared persona non grata by the city council in the past decade, it was only Pangilinan who appeared before the legislative body and asked for forgiveness.
The city council through a council resolution unanimously approved earlier, declared Pangilinan persona non grata.
The resolution stated Pangilinan as “unmindful, insensitive, sarcastic, careless and irresponsible issuance of any statement of the same nature.”
“It is believed that the statement of Candy Pangilinan that Igorots are not members of the homo sapiens displays an unmitigated bigotry and her total ignorance of the ethno-linguistic groups of her native country which is discriminatory and unpatriotic and should be condemned by peace-loving Filipinos,” the resolution said. “There are also some ignorant persons who do not know that Igorots are also made in God’s image and treat them condescendingly as second class citizens.”
After hearing her side, the council withdrew the resolution declaring Pangilinan persona non grata.
Councilor Betty Lourdes Tabanda during the session, withdrew her resolution urging filing of a case against Pangilinan for violation of provisions against women of indigenous cultures. – Larry Madarang and Dexter A. See
HLURB recalls questionable transfer orders after court rule
By Dexter A. See
BAGUIO CITY -- The Housing, Land Use Regulatory Board has designated directors in their regional offices in Regions I and Cordillera following a ruling from the Regional Trial Court here over the appointments controversy.
In a memorandum order, lawyer Romeo Fabol, HLURB chief executive officer, directed Rebecca Torres to remain as HLURB-Cordillera director while Teresita Galacgac, who assumed her post will go back to her old post as regional director of HLURB Region I.
The order was issued by Fabol after Judge Fernando Vil Pamintuan of the RTC’s Branch 3 here who berated the agency's legal counsels for their alleged defiance in recognizing the status order earlier issued by the court preventing the ouster of Torres from her old post.
The case stemmed when Torres decided to question in court the legitimacy of a cross positioning order issued by Fabol ordering her transfer to HLURB Region I and transferring Ms. Galacgac to the HLURB-Cordillera office.
Pamintuan then issued a status quo order for Torres to remain at the HLURB-CAR office pending the resolution of the case.
While the court dismissed the case after several hearings due to alleged lack of jurisdiction, Torres filed a motion for reconsideration which is still being heard by the court, thus, the status quo remains valid.
Despite the pendency of the motion for reconsideration, Fabol still insisted to issue a directive for Galacgac to assume her new post while Tores will go to Region I.
Lawyer Aurelio Galacgac, legal counsel of Ms. Galacgac, said his client is willing to abide by whatever decision of the court on the pending case but she has to respect the decision of her superiors to prevent her from being charged with insubordination.
For his part, lawyer Jimboy Atonen, legal counsel of Torres, explained there is a need for the camp of Fabol to respect whatever decision of the court relative to the pending case to prevent any confusion which might hamper the smooth operations of their offices in Regions I and the Cordillera.
Atonen added his client will bring the matter to the appellate court and the Supreme Court once she gets and adverse decision from the lower court, thus, there is no need to rush the transfer of its officials because the case is already within the jurisdiction of the court.
With the latest orders from the HLURB central office, housing industry stakeholders in the region are now confident their transactions with the concerned offices will not be prejudiced by the undue re-assignment of officials.
BAGUIO CITY -- The Housing, Land Use Regulatory Board has designated directors in their regional offices in Regions I and Cordillera following a ruling from the Regional Trial Court here over the appointments controversy.
In a memorandum order, lawyer Romeo Fabol, HLURB chief executive officer, directed Rebecca Torres to remain as HLURB-Cordillera director while Teresita Galacgac, who assumed her post will go back to her old post as regional director of HLURB Region I.
The order was issued by Fabol after Judge Fernando Vil Pamintuan of the RTC’s Branch 3 here who berated the agency's legal counsels for their alleged defiance in recognizing the status order earlier issued by the court preventing the ouster of Torres from her old post.
The case stemmed when Torres decided to question in court the legitimacy of a cross positioning order issued by Fabol ordering her transfer to HLURB Region I and transferring Ms. Galacgac to the HLURB-Cordillera office.
Pamintuan then issued a status quo order for Torres to remain at the HLURB-CAR office pending the resolution of the case.
While the court dismissed the case after several hearings due to alleged lack of jurisdiction, Torres filed a motion for reconsideration which is still being heard by the court, thus, the status quo remains valid.
Despite the pendency of the motion for reconsideration, Fabol still insisted to issue a directive for Galacgac to assume her new post while Tores will go to Region I.
Lawyer Aurelio Galacgac, legal counsel of Ms. Galacgac, said his client is willing to abide by whatever decision of the court on the pending case but she has to respect the decision of her superiors to prevent her from being charged with insubordination.
For his part, lawyer Jimboy Atonen, legal counsel of Torres, explained there is a need for the camp of Fabol to respect whatever decision of the court relative to the pending case to prevent any confusion which might hamper the smooth operations of their offices in Regions I and the Cordillera.
Atonen added his client will bring the matter to the appellate court and the Supreme Court once she gets and adverse decision from the lower court, thus, there is no need to rush the transfer of its officials because the case is already within the jurisdiction of the court.
With the latest orders from the HLURB central office, housing industry stakeholders in the region are now confident their transactions with the concerned offices will not be prejudiced by the undue re-assignment of officials.
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