Papa, Mommy and I spent a quiet New Year's Eve in the Manila Peninsula.
Mommy was out on furlough, getting a 24-hour pass from her doctor-ordered house arrest. The terms of the temporary liberty were strict. Mommy was to be detained in her room and only allowed to leave its confines for buffet breakfast on New Year's Day.
But Papa and I were free to roam around as much as we wanted. :)
And trust Papa to use our short visit to teach me about the recent events in this now historic hotel.
It all began at check-in time. There was a long queue. Much like the long lines of guests forced to check out of the hotel that fateful day in November.
Armed with only his cell phone camera, Papa decided to re-enact the events. What better way to learn about history than to act it out ourselves. With me of course as a willing but unpaid on-cam talent.
Here is our version of the Magdalo Siege Part II:
Caught pleading for help from their windows are unsuspecting guests.
An ultimatum is issued. When it will end is anybody's guess.
Heavy artillery is brought in (Okay, okay, we couldn't get a tank, we got this from the pantry)...
Tear gas canisters are tossed, marking the end to the party.
Forcing media to crawl out to safety.
Rebel soldier leader surrenders and is led out in cuffs
Others fled to continue the fight, their cry resounds: "Enough is enough!"
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