JUST a day after a golf club mauling incident was reported, dozens of blogs are denouncing alleged perpetrators who happen to be high-ranking government officials.
Masui, Lanao del Sur Mayor Nasser Pangandaman, Jr. and several of his golf companions and bodyguards figured in an altercation last December 26 with Delfin de la Paz and his 14-year old son Bino at the Valley Golf and Country Club in Antipolo City.
It was later found out that Department of Agrarian Reform Secretary Nasser Pangandaman Sr. was also present at the golf club but was said to have not been part of the alleged mauling.
The incident was later blogged by Bambee de la Pazand was reported by several news organizations. Bloggers also picked up the story and have since been calling for an investigation over the incident while a few others called for both Pangandaman’s resignations.
Bambee de la Paz’s blog was reposted on theFilipinoVoices.com and received dozens of comments. Comic book artist Gerry Alanguilan also posted hisopinion on the matter, while Juned Sonido also had his take on the issue.
Blogger Tonyo Cruz listed several messages from other bloggers in Global Voices. Filipina Mom Bloggerlisted down other blogs that are showing outrage for the alleged mauling.
Manuel Quezon III wrote a scathing commentary where he relates the incident to the warlord culture in the provinces.

40 Feedbacks on "Golf mauling sparks blog outrage"
dar_jimenez
hi Sir! i just read the mayor side that they were the victims. This is so outrageous.Wow! a 14 year old boy nangulpi ng mayor at 5 bodyguard with guns!!! This is a new world record of lies! PLease tell these mayor and DAR sec and the bodyguards that you cannot always fool every filipino people of your arrogance and your abuse of authority to a ordinary taxpayer citizens, who are the one paying their salary. thank you
Jay Cee
What else is new? Majority of government officials and their cohorts are corrupt and untouchables. I feel sorry for the victims. They can file for charges but their lives depends on it. Let’s face it, Nasser Pangandaman Sr. and his thugs are ABOVE THE LAW! Wheteher we like it or not, we have to live with it.
brice
Gut wrenching behavior of the Pangandaman. 2 things, GMA to fire the DAR secretary, (non performing anyway), DILG to appoint Masui OIC mayor. Tax payers can not allow these people in government.
Roy
I hope there won’t be any cover-up or whitewash in this case
nakakahiya sila! ang kakapal ng mukha!
dapat sa kanila makulong para mabawasan naman ang abusadong opisyales natin (alam natin ang dami nila 99.9% yata )
Eng'r. Ric Manalansan
The incident happen at the golf club is just an example of how these government officials actions reflects on their true identity and somehow the voters who vote for this kind of people to be part of the blame.
josh
Whew! It’s really alarming how these supposed public servants abused our constituents. They cry for mercy just to get our votes. But once into office, they become very supreme that seemingly their powers are absolute. So, we voters must wake up to the sad realities of politics and give them the much deserved lesson by brushing them aside during election and get our mandate to the one who really deserves it and adheres to the notion that public service is a public thrusts.
lawrence
To the Pangandaman, you were in a Golf Club in Antipolo, M.M., not in Lanao del Sur and people here reason, discuss even argue but they do not threaten or maul other people. Now you tell us that a 56 yo man and 14 yo kid would pick a fight with your mayor son and cohorts? what a brazen lie!!! Showing your true color and behavior, don’t you think it’s appropriate for you to resign. Meantime, I expect jail time your (thug) mayor son.
Ralph
Same old same old, how I wish the filipino people will one day stand up and unite to remove these pigs, crocs and snakes from government (majority of them anyway). And we are the one’s paying their salaries thru taxes!
hill roberts
Re mauling at the golf club: What a disgrace these people have become. A golf club is a place to enjoy hitting the ball, walking, and conversing, not to brawl because of ignorance of rules and regulations. I am a golfer myself (or used to be until prices went sky-high). Let’s hope there won’t be any copycats in the future, otherwise, even golf courses, a haven of peace, tranquility and enjoyment will be forever tainted by these ignorant moneyed pretentious golfers. To those who beat up father and son, my message to them: Cowards, cowards, cowards!!!
DOM
Pasensiya sa kanila. Kala nila baril hawak at patakbotakbo lang sa golf course ng maneuver para sa next attack after Christmas. Di naman marurunong ng golf. Maiingay pa dahil may freedom of spits.
Randy
Let our friends and people in the world know that management of “Valley Golf and Country Club” will not help them when trouble happened on their property.
arn
Hindi mo ba ako nakikilala? Kneel or I will kick you!
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People drunk with power and arrogance…thats what we taxpayers get from this rotten administration.
Who is next?
Sai
These people who were involved in mauling the victims did it because they think or better yet, they KNOW they can do it. Let’s stand up against these kinds of barbarians and let them know that they CANNOT do that. They are supposed to be PUBLIC SERVANTS! The Philippine politics is really ironical when it comes to public service. Baliktad ang dito sa atin.
Eins
Hay naku… dapat yata eh magtayo na tayo ng talagang super supported vigilantes… kainis na ah. am sure, ma-whitewash yan. ano pa? eh kung sa mas malaking mga pangalan nga eh.. nabura na sa mga listahan at records ng pulis, military, kongreso, senado, at sa korte.. lam niyo na yun kung sino. sino pa nga ba eh di yun super big fish este hipopotamus o kaya rhinoceros na nga na siya na may kasamang dwende ba yun ala si mahal na artista, na nakatira sa malaking palasyong luma. haaaay, expect natin eto.. baka sa 19th tee mapasok ang kaso o kaya sa lagoon napunta ang kaso parang golf ball na natapon sa kung saan at hindi na hanapin… abangan…
ztirf
Ano ba magagawa ng 14 yr old kid? Kung may chance lng na makita ko si KUPAL na MAYOR, suntukan kami…pero wala ung mga bodyguards nya ha hehehe im sure they’ll rot in hell! to the dela paz family, my prayers are with you…
cae30m3
father and a son against 5 bodyguards? bet with you with guns, and the old dog is a DAR chief, resign and set an example is what that crocodile and his alligator son should do, beating up civilians? …you could have told your stupid dogs(probably illiterate bodyguards as usual in the Philippines) to just stay put just like dogs, the mayor son could have just fought it like one on one if you are ducated which I presume he is not, which a lot of politicians and their broods are, what else is new with the government and rich people, can they just enjoy their money and play golf,
haj_tx
what else is new in our society nowadays? look at the bigger picture, this is incomparable to the one happening in the middle east with Israel is brewing something. Question, who are these rich & famous wanna be’s? Golf is a sport and is far comparable from boxing or wrestling. Let’s leave it at that our dear children, okey?
meimei
i think the media can do a lot to help the de la Paz family by continued ffup.
let us not let abusive civil servants like these go unpunished.
mikey
this pangandamanans show that they have money.they can provide to go in golf course huh? in backward town of masui.14 years old how can you do that..Karma come on you pangandamanan.
etomak
i am a golfer, i was shocked what happened at the golf course in the phil. dito sa australia that is assault napakalaki ng pagkakamali mo sa buhay pag ginawa mo yan maski animal ang sinaktan mo may kalalagyan ka,anak mo pag pinalo mo at nagkapasa at tumawag ng pulis sigurado pag dating ng pulis nakaposas ka at kulong ka. pustahan tayo yang mga pangadaman na iya hindi makukukong iyan.
Nelson S. Uy
Golf is a gentleman’s game. Government official’s are not gentle so therefore they should not play golf. I suggest wrestling,boxing and ufc. This is a reflection of this government’s arrogance. We deserve better from government, so are we wondering why they want to stay in power after 2010?
ines
That incident should be the last among politicians and those in government positions; and anybody for that matter. The voters of the Mayor’s place should be wise enough not to vote for him if and when he runs again. The DAR Sec. …well, how could a father let his son or relatives do that especially in his presence? Is he afraid of his own family? He did not stop the mauling… leadership and values in question! aha!
neil jaro
I’m not demanding that the Pangandamans resign from their posts. But I’d rather wish for every Filipino to ask for a complete investigation on the case, let justice prevail, and punish the guilty! Well, if the Pangandamans are guilty, then they should be meted out the proper punishment, and of course, dismissal from their posts. But then again, that is like reaching for the stars. So why not just revolt, and throw these pretenders to hell?!!!!!
tess dela cruz
Ay naku ano pa ba ang bago.Di ba yang mga moro na yan ang dahilan ng gulo sa mundo.sad to say pero yan ang totoo.PGMA,patunayan mong fair ka.malakas ang loob kasi sila ang goyerno.Pangandaman mag resign ka na.
tess dela cruz
Mayor with goons,ginulpi ng 14 years old..He he he.sabihin mo yan kay Gloria.ha,haa ha.
pau1001 jay
kaya nga gentleman’s game ang golf..eh kung hindi gentleman ang mga naglalaro katulad nyang pamilyang Pangandaman, what do you expect?
Dan Baquilod
I’m a golfer and this is the first time that I have heard this kind of violence in a golf course but after learning who were involved.. Dodo brains were involved. Civil servants who are suppose to serve the Filipino people. What is new in our Country? These type of people openly disregard the law of the land and they are tough when they are with their bodyguards and cower fear when alone. Hope that all those who were involved rot in jail or at least meet somebody who also got bodyguards and can fight back. Whatever comes around goes around..
Ed Reyes
To: De La paz Family.
Specially Bino, Please continue playing golf don’t be discourge by those folks who thinks they are above the law, somewhere,somehow justice will be serve to those people who are responsible for hurting you physically and emotionaly, So please continue playing the sport of the life time. My prayers goes to you and your family, spacially to Mr. Dela Paz who are spending quality time with you and your sister… Mr. Dela Paz we are with you, and I’m a golfer myself…I will encourage all my Golf Buddies to read about your story.. Plus I will make a personal appeal and condemn what those folks did to you and your Kids to our next Philippines Airlines sponsor tournament here in United State ( Southern Cal.) We will have our next tournament in Jan 10 in San Diego Cal. I will encourarage all the Members of IAGC, Golfinos, of San Diego Ca.base to condemn the incident at Valley Golf course in Antipolo. Phil. But speaking for myself after reading all the news account I have come to conclusion that Mr.Dela Paz story are credible. God Bless the De la Paz Family for guidance in this dark days of thier life. Specially the The Kid name Bino….. and His Sister….
Ed Reyes
U.S.A
Cal.
CAV Jr
Obviously, some arrogant RP government officials has not changed after all these years to respect the people who absolutely pays their salary and relies on better system of government. It is totally unacceptable! The President should definitely need to ask the involved officials to step down from ther respective position.
edmundo
Lesson no. 1- Don’t mess with the rich and famous.
Mindanaoan
The truth can only be known to among the staffs of Antipolo Golf Club who are present when the incident happened. Whatever they would say officially, truth or not, would ultimately be retold amongst his/her confidants. Its a shame really for any government official to do that, if they were inflicted first, at least they should have restrained themselves…that didnt happen at all…what a dismal control on their part.
Now, golf clubs in manila, arent they supposed to have cameras around? Oh, Antipolo Golf Club has none?
budoy
a mayor from a not so class city, (where is that , what’s the name of the city again..?..)…with 5 bodyguards…????…na napaka abusado..!!!…pinapatulan pati bata..!!!….eh kung yung mga mayor ng mga first class city, hindi nagdadala ng bodyguards sa golf course..!!!…come to think of it…sino nagpapasweldo sa mga bodyguards niya…????…the TAXPAYERS…!!!!….that only proves to show na KURAKOT ang MAYOR na yan..!!!..anong city na nga siya ulit…??..??…
Edward Alvarez
A bunch of thugs in a golf country club? What are they doing there in the first place? They should be out there in Mindanao fighting the Abu Sayaf and not the peace loving people of the Philippines. A bunch of Cowards!
Redz52
The pangandamans walk like a moro, they eat like a moro. They dressed like a moro. They attend to social functions like a moro. Imagine they even play golf like a moro! These Pangandamans must be moros!! Are they your friends Mr. Remonde?
robert
another politician playing god. i just don’t see how one can justify beating a 14 year old kid. no matter how a kid provokes you it’s not right to beat him up especially when you’re running around with bodyguards with guns. so to the pangandamans, your excuse is stupid. you’re an idiot to even justify it and a coward to do that. these pangandaman family are men with no balls at all. they go around as if they own the world (if they’re with their bodyguards). these family is a classic example of a corrupt politician who has an ego problem. the pangandaman family is another embarrasment to the arroyo government. i support the call for their resignation as a matter of delikadeza.
Ed Reyes
Update
Just read on paper this morning, Quote The palace spokesperson stated that the pre-emtive suspension called by Atty. Fortun for Both DAR Sec. and Mayor is too early and waiting for initial report from N.B.I? Oh wow.. only in Pinas I guess, Actually i,t is already to late for suspension It should have been handed right after, it was to known that the Mayor lay a hand on 14years kid…and while the DAR Secretary is in the vicinity…If those things were to happened in United Sates.. Every Major newspaper in this country will be outrage as well as all Major T.V Network to include all the Cable news and Night show, talk show host…will carry it live and condemn…But in Pinas except for Pinky Webb who has guts as journalist continue to bring the issue on the air..I did not see any from GMA network… but , maybe I missed it.. I saw it again last night Pinky Webb with live on scene reporter are covering the filing of the case by Atty. Fortun…whereas in news Balance they also cover the events by the Pngandaman (mayor) Wondering what kind of case He will bring agaisnt an 14 years old.. and It was about the caddies account… No offense to caddies ok..but they want thier work to continue after all, most of them work for Tips.. of about five hundreds and sometimes more if the players are generous, But I will not be mad or angry to caddies statement.. after all being caddies is not really permanent job… or is it..? Besides they want to continue earning money for themselves and thier families.. therefore I will not place any stock with thier statement… Now for those folks that work in office… most of them are college Graduates.. They can find another employment elsewhere.. if its the same officeworkers in Eagle Ridge, Riviera, Orchards, Highland. and the one in Silang…Cavite.. Golf courses, they were all very attractives and very proffesional ladies.. So please don’t place to much emphasis on the Caddies, caddies for the Pangandaman… Thier not liars… but they will not exactly tell the truth… in other word… Anyone knows what happend…come on… lets not pretend we don’t know… ok…But will the truth comes out? we hope so.. we hope that the De La Paz Family is strong enough to weather the Storm… because we know that te “Padrino will Surface or it may already have” De La Paz Family I urge you to stand up for your ground and Please reveal the Identity of the The Padrino… Because if that person tried to talk to you and your Family, One thing is Guarantee He is not your Friend! He will appeared to be working in your Interest…”NOT”
To Atty,. Fortun… Good that you l represented the De La Paz Family Because you have to a winning reputation…But thats not all your traits… I’ve read so much of the Fortun Family lawyers.. All of you have the Integrity beyong reproach… You have representated your clients well…So…. “WIN ONE FOR THE PEOPLE….SMALL PEOPLE THAT ARE TRYING TO MAKE IT” Those are the People that Newly Elected to be sworn in President of United State Barack Obama…When He spoke so eloquently about His Mother and above all His now(Desease) Grandmother who died without knowing His Grandson got elected(Highest Office of U.S.A), will be sworn in as the Next President of United States come 20 Jan 09, Mr, de La Paz is one of the folks he was reffering too… in term of Sacrifice ,When He mentioned about His Grandma Place Buying New Clothes and New Car… on hold…So he can have a better life… and we are all experience it.. We all went to the same sacrifice Just so, in my recolection , saw My Eldest Son Graduate in college with Electrical Engineer… and another who still in College..We work hard…so we can give them everything that we did not have growing up… ( in Pinas) Now My elsdest Son is an Electrical Engineer graduated from University of Calififornia Regents… of Riverside and MBA’S from Texas A& M, As you all can see we place our kids above anything else…We really don’t want to see any Grown up man Beating up on our Little ones…
Thats my take. and Update
Happy Holiday.. to The Dela Paz Family and Be strong God Loves you….
For Pinky Webb of ANC ,I cannot thank you enough for not letting up in regards to this case! Thank you again
Ed
Calif, Southern Part
U.S.A
Snow
Politicians should bear in mind that no one is above the law - not even them. If they had behaved nicely towards the incidents bloggers all over the Philippines (who by the way are just expressing their musings) won’t make a big deal out of it.
To the maulers: Sana kasi nag-isipisip kayo na nasa cyberage na tayo at walang makakaligtas sa mga mata ng tao….yun lang thank you….
Allan
“Dont mess with with the rich and famous”?
only idiots will say that.
whether your opponent is rich or famous and you think you are right and you feel you are abused…fight for your right. just like what happen in golf club, 2 fat siblings of arrogant government official with their bodyguards beat up a small kid, and bambee knows they are right and abused thats why her family is fighting.
All i can say is they should RESIGN all of them. As for the 2 fat siblings YOU BOTH ARE GAYS for beating a small kid.
Veritas
An independent investigation by the Valley Golf & Country Club ruled that it was dela Paz and not Pangandaman who instigated the brawl at hole #5. Numerous witnesses said the elder dela Paz started the brawl by hitting the Mayor with his umbrella. For instigating the brawl, the Club has expelled Delfin dela Paz from its roster.
Now that the truth (which is vastly different from what Bambee had portrayed in her blog) is out, will those who made nasty remarks about the Pangandamans be honest enough to admit they were wrong and man enough to take back what they said? Personally, I have doubts.
bosch
that’s just shameful. so not fair.
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