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May 20th, 2007 at 5:15 am
TO ALL VOTERS (Young or Old)
Let me just summarize the damages brought by the Marcos regime in our country of which I discussed extensively in my previous post:
1. Disunity because now we are free to voice our opinions unlike during the Marcos era
2. Constitutional amendments done during the Aquino regime which gave rise to incompetent leaders
These hamper the economic growth of the country. Just allow the President to continue her term and let our economy improve for I believe she is capable of handling it. If we can rise out of poverty, then we can be well educated as well.
You may consider this post too late but my sole purpose is for the maturity of our voters so that come election time these points are considered in truly making wise judgments in the next election.
May 20th, 2007 at 4:34 am
TO JUNG
Always think of the PURPOSE why Fr. Panlilio ran for office i.e. to restore moral order to the province. So in that sense he didn’t turn his back to Christ.
May 19th, 2007 at 11:06 pm
I pity the Pampangueños for having nobody to turn to against the Jueteng Queen and Quarry King. May Christ, whom Father Gov Panlilio turned his back to in a way, bless the province which had many outstanding upright moral person in the past.
I have nothing against Rev. Panlilio. I am just worried that somehow someway many priests will have another reason to take a side trip in their so called vocation.
May 19th, 2007 at 9:33 pm
SOS FOR ISABELA PROVINCE
Governor Grace Padaca’s slim margin over Benjamin Dy in the gubernatorial race in ISABELA is in peril. The losing party’s usual machination of delaying the canvassing of votes is again in the offing. It is important for the people and more importantly the media, the vanguard of truth to be extra vigilant. A minute of brown-out or instances of commotions at the canvassing center could easily change the results as it has been the practice in the past. The powers that be are known for this. They did it in Angadanan- to cheat on Padaca in 2001 congressional race in the 3rd district. They did it again in 2004, moving mountains so as not to allow the immediate proclamation of Padaca as Governor. They are doing the same thing right now in ISABELA. After concentrating on the miraculous win of Fr. Ed Panlilio in Pampanga and the lopsided win of Vilma Santos in Batangas, the media should now put its focus in ISABELA, where the kingpins of cheating thrived for generations. Without the media’s vigilance, democracy is imperiled in ISABELA.
May 19th, 2007 at 7:51 pm
When it comes to Bukidnon, it is illogical to mention the Zubiris and Acostas on the same breath. The latter are highly educated, extremely committed and genuine residents of Bukidnon. Neric is the only PhD holder in the House of Representatives, the same distinction that his mother held when she served the lower house. During his term, Neric never became a member of the Spice Boys unlike Miguel Zubiri. The Spice Boys were only noted for their glamor, nothing more - for lack of a better thing to do in the Lower House. They only wanted to put some showbiz glitz to the distinguished body. While many actors want to be politicians, the Spice Boys were politicians who want to be actors. Migs Z should not blame his dismal showing in the current Senate race to his being an Administration TUta-the people know he can’t deliver except for a pretty face. To the Zubiris, tell me - how much of your time do you spend in Bukidnon? and when you go their, you are like tourists - cloistered in your farm and your only contact to the outside world is through your slaves. Common, Vicky Zubiri - you’d rather go partying with Manila’s elite rather than live in Bukidnon.