IF we look at the results of the recent elections, both at the local and national level, I can’t help but see a tiny glimpse of hope budding up.
That is if we have to believe the analysis of the press of the circumstances surrounding these results. We are witnessing an upsurge trend of protest votes not only against GMA, but also against the system as a whole.
If for that alone, there is reason to begin investing our hopes on better politics ahead…
July 9th, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Jonjon
Ikaw talaga Clipmaster…….
………Tungkol kina Cayetano, Escudero, Villar, at kasama na si Jinggoy, ok lang naman yan, ibig sabihin may sariling prinsipyo sila…..
……..Kailangan natin ang PAGBABAGO, NGAYON NA!!!
……..Pero kailangan siguro ibalik natin si Pangulong Estrada dahil alam na niya at naranasan na ang Problema natin. Kung iba ang ipalit mo dyan wala ring mangyayari magsisimula na naman tayo niyan…….
…….Can you not see and analyze the PROTEST VOTES during the last elections???
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hindi muna ako mag comment sa post mo, pabayaan ko naman ang iba, mukhang walang tumama……….
be ready to defend your ideas, good luck…..
July 6th, 2007 at 2:12 pm
CHANGE?? hahahahahahhahah
Lets STOP being hypocrites and let the POLITICIANS use us!
IN the end they are all the same with their own personal interests!
July 6th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
Tide of votes, my ASS. Escudero, Cayetano are now with the ADMIN with their votes for Villar together with the ADMIN senators.
hahahahahahhahahahahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahha
July 6th, 2007 at 12:15 pm
Ikaw talaga Clipmaster, galit ka siguro kay Salina… Ha ha hah.. Salina sorry hah, nadamay ka na naman dito. Pero tama kayo sa inyong mga ibang pananaw, kanya kanyang opinion lang yan.
Tungkol kina Cayetano, Escudero, Villar, at kasama na si Jinggoy, ok lang naman yan, ibig sabihin may sariling prinsipyo sila.
Kaya nga ang sabi ko may PROBLEMA tayo sa Government at sa System. Para bang walang sariling paninindigan ang ating gobyerno. Ang resulta kahit sino ang ipalit mo dyan wala rin mangyayari.
Kailangan natin ang PAGBABAGO, NGAYON NA!!!
Pero kailangan siguro ibalik natin si Pangulong Estrada dahil alam na niya at naranasan na ang Problema natin. Kung iba ang ipalit mo dyan wala ring mangyayari magsisimula na naman tayo niyan.
Dapat sina Pangulong Estrada at Pangulong Arroyo ang mag-uusap at mag-ayos nang ATING PPROBLEMA. Parehong magagaling ang mga iyan!!!
Ano bah…? tulongan nyo naman ang ATING INANG BAYAN!!! Tama na sobra na yan!!!
Bakit hindi nyo tanungin sina Mrs. Marcos, Mrs. Cory Aquino at Mr. Ramos??? Ano ba talaga???
Can you not see and analyze the PROTEST VOTES during the last elections???
July 5th, 2007 at 9:10 am
Jonjon
The way I analyzed the comments of some people, many are hopeless, because of this government and the system… (Some mentioned (g)od is dead…, etc…)
I think the result of the last election really shows the tide of PROTEST VOTES against GMA and some of her allies, and maybe against the system. Because whoever is in power will again encounter the same problem.
We NEED Change NOW!!!
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iisang lang naman ang hopeless dito, si salina…….
protest vote, eh nadenggoy tayo nila villar, cayetano, escudero na nakipag alyado na sa admin senators……..
kung pwede ko lang bawiin ang boto ko para kay villar at escuderao, binawi ko na. si cayetano, noong ko pa huli ang kulay, wala kang aasahan dyan, puro dakdak, walang namang laman, kung baga sa ilog ay mababaw…….
June 6th, 2007 at 4:48 pm
The way I analyzed the comments of some people, many are hopeless, because of this government and the system… (Some mentioned (g)od is dead…, etc…)
I think the result of the last election really shows the tide of PROTEST VOTES against GMA and some of her allies, and maybe against the system. Because whoever is in power will again encounter the same problem.
We NEED Change NOW!!!
June 5th, 2007 at 12:34 pm
TO WASTEDBRAIN
Just came across your blog dated 26May and I felt it imperative for me to correct your statement saying God is dead. Of course not, the reason why we celebrate Easter as GOD’S RESSURECTION FROM THE DEAD. Like what he said prior to His suffering, My kingdom is not of this world. We, as creatures, were created in the image and likeness of God, we have the faculties and appointed to be caretakers of Mother Earth. Man may have evolved from apes, but only man has an INFINITE soul which has 2 destinations depending on how you live your life on earth. Remember, that destination is INFINITE.
June 4th, 2007 at 4:53 pm
TO KABAYAN
The fact is you’re able to post messages opposing the government as well as the likes of Salina indicate our freedom to oppose the government. And don’t tell me that post-Marcos babies suddenly became courageous, because there are too many of them around.
June 4th, 2007 at 7:25 am
Oo nga mahirap tularan ang ginawa ni Gloria… E.O. 464, monitoring and closure of the presses, warrantless arrests, destroying the right of free speech and public assembly, CPR, Garci cover-up by prosecution of Marine officers telling the tale of events in Lanao using via a midnight executive order, arrest of people wearing Tama na Sobra na T-shirts, …. ay talagang mahirap gawin ang ginawa ni Gloria. Dapat magaling pumatay ng sariling konsiyensiya ang taong may kakayahan gumaya nito.
Maski si Marcos na naging dictador hindi umabot na ganitong kagarapal at kakapal nung kapanahunan niya.
Oo nga maraming maiinggit… yung maiingit ang may tulad niyang budhi at intensiyon.
June 2nd, 2007 at 9:13 pm
ricky
i blame myself too… because i can’t find myself in the position to inspire our fellow kababayans to invest hope in our country instead pointing fingers everywhere… we treat politics like a soap opera… politics shud be a vehicle for ordinary citizens to make their will be emobodied by the state and not a passtime to be carelessly churned over inuman and tsismis corners.
June 2nd, 2007 at 1:36 pm
PROTEST VOTES……DELICADO YAN….. HINDI DAHIL AYAW MO SA UNA EH DOON KA NA SA PANGALAWA….
sino ang ipapalit? noong marcos dictatorship isa ako sa cory…cory…cory.
o ano na ang nangyari….. makakain ba ang puro democrasya? dapat pinag aaralan natin kung sino itong tao ito…. sino ang mga nakapaligid sa kanya…
kung hindi si gloria ngayon, eh sino? si erap ulit….. si noli….. si loren…. maka kaliwa…. maka kanan…..
mas gusto ko naman ang stability ulit ng ating bansa ngayon… marami magagalit sa opinyon na ito…. inggit lang kayo kasi walang kayong alternatibong leader na maiharap na makakagawa ng pareho ni gloria..
June 2nd, 2007 at 1:33 pm
Tonyo, tell that to the Marines!
May 30th, 2007 at 10:39 pm
Diego K.Guerrero:
Wag mu sanang isali ang Cebu where GMA cheated in the 2004 election. Cebuanos deliberately voted for her and I think most of us gave one voice to the nation at that time. The opposition’s witnesses presented in the media where drug addicts in Cebu, and they had criminal records. When those witnesses were paid, they were followed by one mediaman and were even reported to have bought drugs for their price. Where is the credibility in that?
I am voicing out as a Cebuano, I would plead that you respect out vote at that time and not brand our clean province as a cheating place. It would be better to brand Cebu as GMA’s bailwick. Cebuanos are just mature voters and does not go for allegations which the opposition cannot support in their presented evidences.
May 29th, 2007 at 2:36 am
Philippines bogus President Gloria Arroyo has consistent negative trust ratings since the power grab in 2001. In fact she was rejected by the majority of the Filipino electorate in 2004 presidential election. The rubber stamp Philippine Congress proclaimed her the “winner�? contrary to massive and systematic electoral fraud in Mindanao, Sulu, Cebu , Pampamga, Pangasisnan and Ilocos Sur. All protest and anomalies by the opposition were merely NOTED by her political allies in the joint congress vote canvassing. The repeat of 2004 electoral fraud is happening in Maguindanao, Lanao, Sulu and Cotabato. The resignation of Comelec Commissionaire Abraham Sarmiento as Maguindanao poll investigator can be interpreted as he can no longer stomach Malacanang’s dirty works. He cannot produce thru hocus focus millions of votes in favor of losing TU bets.
The result of the senatorial race in favor of the opposition reflects the true sentiments of the Filipino people. Filipinos want her out. In her own turf, Pamapanga province two of GMA allies were castigated and rebuked by a crusading priest. Malacanang and the Comelec are desperate to change the outcome of election results in Moslem Mindanao regions thru massive and systematic electoral fraud in favor of Gloria Arroyo’s Team Unity. Evil Gloria Arroyo and her trusted dog Benjamin Abalos are inviting people’s uprising. Rebellion is justified if discredited and abusive government force their agenda against the will of its citizens. It’s not right to send senators in the halls of congress without a popular mandate. Filipino patriots must protect sacred votes at all cost.
May 28th, 2007 at 6:50 pm
A nation fights back? FIghts back against what? Electing new set of politicians who will be same? Who will begin the stealing from scratch? You know how we can fight back? Simple.
Behead those that are corrupt. Get two or three and make examples of them in luneta with full radio and television coverage. That will send a chlling warning to those who will do the same.
That will be fighting back.
Anything else is useless- fighting words but without substance.
And then when the new breed begins their hurakot, we will spend time again writing complaints on these blogs.
May 28th, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Palace gives out 2M in projects to 5 towns in Bohol who gave 12-0 to TU.
Bohol is flooded with fake P500 and P1000 bills.
Headlines one on top of the other, need we say more?
Naloko na naman ang mga boholanos, binigyan lang ng fake money.
May 28th, 2007 at 3:47 pm
Whoever will win after counting all the ballots would think of himself as of service to the country.I hope he/she won’t be a problem to our beloved nation. It’s quite hard to think about after previous elections that there were some good leaders whom we voted but where are they now? People voted for them thinking that they can lead the country well. Now that we voted for new lawmakers, I wish and hope that our laws(myriad laws) would be strenghtened and implemented wisely with the spirit of nationalism. I hope there was no big mistake of exercising our suffrage. Gay ng nangyari, nanalo nga siya pero saan siya ngayon?saan sila ngayon? My tumakbo naman pero nakapiit sa kulungan.Okay lang kung kulungan na gaya ng common Filipino people na marum at kulang sa pagkain at alaga. But they are in jail na masarap ang buhay! Isn’t it unfair? Is this provision in our constitution still applicable to what is happening now? I hope we did understand with the real meaning of this word - VOTE!
May 28th, 2007 at 2:58 pm
New Pampanga governor’s ally shot dead
By Tonette Orejas
Central Luzon Desk
Last updated 12:14pm (Mla time) 05/28/2007
GUAGUA, Pampanga — Two armed men on a motorcycle shot dead at 9 a.m. Monday a barangay (village) captain who campaigned for Governor-elect Fr. Eddie Panlilio, witnesses said.
Mario Nulud, 47, village chief of San Juan Bautista, was shot in front of his house, they said
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Fr: Salina.
Another killing under the bugos regime of Gloria Arroyo, I won’t be surprise if Father Ed: well be the next target. Kasi nakasagopa niya ang mga kampon ni santanas.
May 28th, 2007 at 12:17 pm
The election results clearly show that Filipino people are deviating from the present administration. Positive or negative? I have my reservations. All that is certain is that after the elections, and senators are validly declared, our struggle for unity and prosperity does not end there. We can only watch and pray that voters were right in choosing there candidates.
May 28th, 2007 at 9:21 am
A nation fights back
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BY MINGUITA PADILLA, MD
The stage was set, the agents of darkness with their vote shavers had been strategically deployed, the grotesque machine that worked so well in the past to thwart the people’s will was again brought out and oiled; and even before the voting began it was all over save for the tainted canvassing. Or so they thought.
A gross miscalculation; one brought about by blind arrogance; this is what the administration, Mr. Abalos, and the seasoned Comelec “operators” trained in the dark art and science of election fraud in the ‘School of the Garci’; committed. Even months before the midterm elections, all the signs of the planned cheating were there for all to see. Many writers have documented these in the weeks past, but some are still worth mentioning. From reports of stolen election returns which were nonchalantly dismissed by the Comelec chairman as “nothing to worry about’’; to the blatant attempts on the part of Mr. Abalos to hide the truth about the party lists, to the brazen sabotage of Alan Cayetano’s candidacy and the insane pronouncements of “Justice” Secretary Raul Gonzales” for their votes for his chosen candidate; the list was enough to make one physically sick with disgust.
While we had hoped our fears would be proven wrong, the entire country and much of the world now know that the wholesale cheating that went on, and is still going on during this last election, is the worst, most brazen,
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Fr: Salina.
There is no hope to this country if we let these corrupt official stealing our votes. Its time to unite and fight back because this is the only way. Don’t let them get away with it. Fight back to the end.
May 27th, 2007 at 10:12 pm
OPINION
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Magulong halalan
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Kahit araw-araw siguro idaos ang halalan sa ilang parte ng Mindanao, hindi ito tatantanan ng karahasan at alegasyon ng dayaan.
Tulad na lamang ng mga pangyayari sa Lanao del Sur, ipinagpaliban ang eleksyon noong May 14 dahil sa kaguluhan at nang idaos ito kahapon, magulo pa rin.
Mismong si Ambassador Tita De Villa ng PPCRV ang nakasaksi ng gulo at garapalang dayaan sa Lanao. Nakita niya ang harap-harapang takutan, pagboto ng paulit-ulit at marami pang maruruming paraan para makapandaya.
Ang ginanap na botohan sa Lanao ay indikasyong ginagamit talaga ng mga nakaupo sa lokal na pamahalaan ang kanilang kapangyarihan para mandaya, para mapanatili sa puwesto at para maluklok ang kanilang mga kakampi sa nasyunal na pamahalaan. Pag walang kalayaan ang mga botante na bumoto ng ligtas, epektibo ang command votes. Kapag hindi nabago ang sistema ng botohan sa Mindanao, mananatiling aba ang mga residente roon.
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Kaliwa’t kanang dayaan na ang napapaulat mula noong simulan ang bilangan ng boto. May dayaan sa Maguindanao, sa Davao City at sa Sulu. Mayroon din daw sa ilang lugar sa Metro Manila at ang apektadong boto ay umaabot sa 700,000 boto. In fairness sa Commission on Elections (Comelec), hindi muna nila binibilang ang mga kuwestiyonableng certificate of canvass. Pero dapat maging patas ang Comelec sa mga COCs na ito dahil ang nasabing bilang ay puwedeng umuga sa mga huling puwesto ng magic 12. Dapat manaig ang mga taong ibinoto talaga ng taumbayan, hindi ‘yung mga nandadaya lang.
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Pagpapaliwanagin daw ni Comelec Chairman Benjamin Abalos si Genuine Opposition Spokesman Adel Tamano matapos sabihin ng huli na binibitin ang bilangan ng boto para maipasok ang mga kandidato ng Team Unity sa magic 12.
Aba, masisisi ba ni Abalos kung ito ang tingin ni Tamano na tingin din naman ng karamihan. Napakabagal naman talaga ng canvassing at habang tumatagal, mas maraming dayaan ang naitatala sa malalayong lugar, partikular doon sa Mindanao.
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Dapat ay paspasan na ang patas at makatarungang pagbibilang ng COCs dahil ilang araw na lang, magbubukas na ang klase, ibang problema na naman ito.
Dapat mabisto rin kung anong lugar ang kulang sa mga guro, silid-aralan, silya at aklat.
Nagmalaki kasi noon si Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo na may sapat na silid-aralan ang milyong estudyante. Pakinggan naman natin sa mga susunod na araw kung totoo nga ito.
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Fr: Salina.
Papaano hindi sila magdaya eh kumakain sila ng alikabok. Sabi ng tuta ni Gloria, Kapag daw dumating na ang mga boto galing sa visaya they’re going to win. How do they knows that? If they’re not cheating. In fact there is solid evidence against them. Just like in May 10, 2004. Presidential election. The only problem is even though you present your proof that they’re cheating these idiots in Malacanyang palace et al. Just cover things up! so that their candidates will wins a seat. This time around don’t let them. we must fight tell the end!
May 27th, 2007 at 10:03 pm
EDITORIAL
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Anong klaseng paglago?
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Umaapela sa gobyerno ang iba’t ibang transport group sa bansa para ibalik ang dating P7.50 minimum na singil sa pamasahe bunsod ng patuloy na paglobo ng presyo ng produktong petrolyo.
Kung matatandaan ang singil sa pamasahe ay ibinaba sa P7.00 mula sa dating P7.50 dahil sa pagbaba ng presyo ng langis.
Subalit ngayong tuluy-tuloy sa pagtaas ang presyo ng langis ay nagkukumahog ang transport sector at ipinaggigiitan ang pagdagdag ng singil sa pamasahe.
Ang hindi natin maintindihan sa aspetong ito ay kung bakit kailangan ng fare increase at pagtaas ng presyo ng langis hindi ba’t ang deklarasyon ng Palasyo ng Malacañang ay patuloy ang paglago ng ating ekonomiya.
Isang konkretong pruweba ay ang sinasabing patuloy na paglakas ng piso kontra dolyar.
Pero bakit kailangang humirit ng dagdag-pasahe?
Kung may katotohanan ang sinasabing pagbuti ng ating ekonomiya hindi dapat nakakaranas ng hirap ang ating mga kababayan lalo na ang mga nasa sektor ng transportasyon.
Dahil sa pangyayari, hindi kaya taliwas na naman sa totoong sitwasyon ng ating ekonomiya ang iniaanunsyo ng Palasyo?
Ang hirap kasi sa ating mga lider, pinipilit pagandahin ang panlabas na imahe gayung taliwas naman ito sa katotohanan.
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Fr: Salina.
Hindi lang ako ang ng sasabi ng totoo. Na ang sinasabi ni Gloria, Na booming economy is fake, Katulad niya! Habang sinasabi niya umanlad tayo, Lalo naman tayo nagugutom. Truth of the matter is the Philippines economy deteriorating under her stolen administration. And thats the truth.
May 27th, 2007 at 9:42 pm
Meanwhile, Malacañang urged Guingona to stop being an Arroyo critic and instead help the Chief Executive in “constructive� endeavors.
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Fr: Salina.
Now, they’re asking the ex-vice President to help her constructive endeavors. Its a laugh. Imagine vice President of the Philippines are speaking out against this bugos President. Because he knows how she run this government.
The filipino people can see what she’s doing to this country. This is one of the reason why most of filipino people want her out from Malacanang Palace. Enough already!
May 27th, 2007 at 11:45 am
it’s about time to ponder mga nagkukunwaring magagaling sa gobyerno, majority of filipinos junked you guys.
patunay lamang na galit ang tao sa inyo.
big shame,mga balimbing na kandidato, buti sa inyo.
May 27th, 2007 at 10:26 am
Nakakapagtaka rin si Joker Arroyo dahil napakatahimik rin nito sa isyu ng pandaraya sa bilangan gayung ang kanyang campaign slogan ay “Kung bad ka, lagot ka!”
Ano kaya ang planong gawin ni Joker sa mga bad na election officers na nakikipagsabwatan sa mga operators sa pagmanipula ng election returns, statement of votes at certificates of canvass para paburan ang ilang kandidato ng TU na sumusuka ng milyun-milyong piso makapasok lang sa Magic 12.
Pati ang maingay at madadaldal na “Spice Boys” na sina Miguel Zubiri at Mike Defensor ay biglang nangawala sa media at sila lamang ang nakakaalam ngayon kung ano ang kanilang pinagkakaabalahan sa Mindanao.
Lalu pa kamong natameme ang TU at mga campaign spokesmen nito nang naglutangan na ang mga saksi sa dayaan sa Mindanao at walang takot na humarap sa media dala ang kanilang mga affidavit na nagdedetalye ng sistematikong pandaraya sa bilangan ng boto pabor sa administrasyon.
Siguradong nakabantay ang TU sa special elections sa 13 munisipyo ng Lanao del Sur dahil sakaling maka 12-0 na naman sila rito ay hindi bababa sa 100,000 boto ang kaagad na maidadagdag sa kanilang boto na posibleng magpalaglag kina GO candidates Antonio Trillanes IV at Aquilino Pimentel Jr. na nasa No. 11 at No. 12 na puwesto sa Comelec tally.
Ni wala ngang naging reaksyon ang TU at maging ang Malacañang sa reklamo ni National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales hinggil sa electoral fraud at massive vote buying sa Bataan kung saan natalo ang kanyang anak na babae na tumatakbo sa pagka-kongresista sa ikalawang distrito.
Papaano nga ba naman susuportahan ng Malacañang si Gonzales sa kanyang reklamong dayaan sa Bataan eh hanggang ngayon nga ay hindi pa rin resolbado ang bintang na pandaraya sa kanyang among si GMA noong 2004 presidential elections.
Ngayon, magtataka pa ba kayo kung bakit hindi nagrereklamo ang TU na sila ay dinadaya sa bilangan ng boto? At sa nangyayaring dayaan ngayon, malamang na hindi malalagot ang mga “bad” sa Comelec.
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Fr: Salina.
All I can say about Joker Arroyo, is he’s a joke! paano hindi siya manahimik eh most of his wednesday group laglag sa kangkongan. Dapat laglag din siya. Sukat akalain mo na he’s protector of Mr. & Mrs. Pidal’s. Thats all he’s going to do in the next congress, Start protecting Mr. & Mrs. Pidal’s. Lets watch him. He was saying kong “BAD KA LAGOT KA” Is not true! kasi bad yon amo niya but he’s the one protecting them. In my book he’s the protector of the crooks!!!
May 27th, 2007 at 9:55 am
Oil price hike sumirit pa
(JB Salarzon)
Sa gitna ng kabi-kabilang pagkondena at protesta ng iba’t ibang grupo ng transport sector hinggil sa hindi mapigilang pagsirit ng presyo ng langis at hindi mapaunlakang pagtaas ng pasahe, muling nagtaas ang Shell Pilipinas ng P0.50 presyo sa gasolina at liquefied petroleum gas o LPG.
Sa ipinadalang text message, walang nabanggit na rason si Bobby Kanapi, opisyal ng Shell, kung bakit nagtaas ng presyo ang kumpanya.
“We’ll increase prices of gasoline, kerosene and diesel by 50 centavos per liter and liquefied petroleum gas by 50 centavos per kilogram effective 12:01 Saturday morning,” ayon sa mensaheng ipinaabot ng opisina ni Kanapi.
Ang Shell ang pangalawang pinakamalaking distributor ng langis sa bansa.
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Fr: Salina.
Oh hito naman. Hindi ba before election Gloria Arroyo, W/Business people lower everything but after election everything went up. If this is not manapulation I don’t know what is….
May 27th, 2007 at 9:20 am
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the Eleksyon 2007 Blog, where it’s your turn to make your voice heard. Speak your mind and tell us what you think of the upcoming Philippine polls in May and our coverage of Eleksyon 2007.Check out the INQUIRER.net Eleksyon 2007 running account. Click here to find out how you can post entries on this blog.
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Fr: Salina.
TO, INQUIRER.NET ELECTION 2007: BLOGGER.
I want to thank you, For this blogger which is I have a place to pour out all my fruastration on what’s going on in the Philippine. But most of the posting I’ve post here its been deleted maybe because I tell it like it is.
why even bother say that we can speak our mind and post whatever what’s in our mind when truth of the matter is you only let any posting that you like. To my opionion you sounded just like Gloria Arroyo, You’re lying to your teeth.
I know for the fact that most of blog’s I can see my name all over. That is because I don’t bother to change my name so that other blogger well not know thats its me. I don’t have anything to hide. I speak what I think, I speak what I know. I speak only what is right. I speak only the truth. And most of all I speak from the heart.
May 27th, 2007 at 9:20 am
Many trapos still won and the system will stay for a along time. If we ever shift to a parliament or federalism, same families will hold the key positions.
In some of the election surprising outcomes, I do not call them protest votes. People are just exercising their freedom to vote for people who they think embodies their beliefs.
May 27th, 2007 at 5:33 am
nothing new in the Philippines…Political Dynasty are still entrenched in Philippine politics…members of political dynasty just exchange places so they could maintain their hold on their place….Massive vote buying still exist…no matter what the candidate personality trait is it’s the money that counts when getting a vote…the only good thing that came out of this so called election is that no celebrity was voted in the Top 12, kudos to filipino voters for that…it’s a sad state for our country…election is not for electing good candidates but getting to be business for the candidates, voters and comelec officials. The more money you give out the great chance you get elected. Mga kababayan ko dapat tayo magising para sa ikauunlad nang ating mahal na bayan.
May 27th, 2007 at 4:13 am
Ayon sa mga survey, hindi lang dumadami ang mahirap, kundi nagugutom na ang maraming Filipino. Kaya nga naibabato na ang kalan dahil lagi na lang walang laman.
Tapos na ang eleksyon! Dapat nga ba tayong magpapasalamat?
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Fr: Salina.
Tony. This is one of the reason why most of poor people selling their votes if somebody buying their votes, kasi they don’t have anything to cook. You can’t blame them. Ever since this bugos President of cebu has been squatting in malacanyang palace there is more filipino people are starving.
Aside from that if they’re not going to sell their votes, Nanakawan naman nila. So, whats the different. Mabuti pa ipagbili mo nalang may makain ka pa. But at the same time, vote to somebody who you think can run this country better. tapos ang usapan! Oh, Di ba?…..Ayos, Ang buto buto, Ika nga.
May 27th, 2007 at 2:23 am
I am contemplating on the current trend of the senatorial race. Antonio Trillanes and Gringo Honasan will most likely make it as senators. If this is an indication of the peoples sentiments, then their (Trillanes and Honasan) actions are justified and they have been vindicated by the public’s approval. It seems that there is a strong support to oust the current head of state by whatever means. Mike Velarde is right, the current occupant of the seat of power should listen to the people’s call, “vox populi, vox dei”. We can only pray that the transition will be peaceful and lawful.
May 26th, 2007 at 3:20 pm
Bohol towns to get Palace reward for 12-0. TU sweep
By Kit Bagaipo
Visayas Bureau
Last updated 02:39pm (Mla time) 05/26/2007
TAGBILARAN CITY — Five Bohol towns that delivered a 12-0 sweep for the
administration’s Team Unity (TU) senatorial slate will each get P 2
million worth of projects as a reward from Malacañang.
Bohol Gov. Erico Aumentado made the announcement before 47 town mayors
gathered here for an assembly of the League of Municipalities
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Fr: Salina.
Just look how these bugos regime of Gloria Arroyo, Run the country. Tama ba ito na they’re going to give money for the project in this town just because they all votes for her candidates. Talagang garapalan na. Its time to kick this bugos president of cebu. The filipino people deserve better.
May 26th, 2007 at 1:41 pm
The GO served as Prophet of Doom during this election and blame GMA for everything campaign.A protest vote? naaaa….knowing we filipinos,mahilig tayo maghanap ng masisisi for our misery,we will blame anybody except ourselves and GMA was the perfect target.Its a Blame vote!How pathetic.
May 26th, 2007 at 10:17 am
I cannot blame those Filipinos who show their righteous indignation over the maladaptive governance by the Arroyo Administration ranging from its failure to stop the killings of journalists, rampant machinations of political votes, and to the point of compromising our revered values in the aspect of forging for unity and progress of the Philippines. While it is true that one may have disenchantments, disillusionments and
disappointments in the lack of moral ascendancy of La Gloria to govern, the system of democracy that we behold is not all the causative factor. Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with the system that respects the individual right of political suffrage. But, if the man sells his votes, the man, not the system, is to blame. Furthermore, there is nothing wrong with the system that upholds one’s elective position, but if the man abuses his authority and runs away from his responsibilities, the man, not the system, is to blame. Nonetheless, I hold democracy faultless, but, it is imperilled. The signs are clear. And, like they say, “blowing in the wind.”
What can we, the young Filipinos, do in order to restore our country back to the folds of the true democratic principles?
Why are there no more trees in the forests and no more waters in almost all
of our rivers?
Why are the rich so few?
Why are our doctors go abroad and work as regular nurses, if not ordinary caregivers?
But, still, I hold democracy faultless!
By Granville Ampong
Jimalalud, Negros Oriental
May 26th, 2007 at 9:43 am
In most countries abroad, we won praise for being a democratic and freedom loving people, a nation of tribulations and trials and yet remained surviving and kicking. In South east Asia alone, we rose up as people with talents, skills and flexibility and our workers are one of the best, wether in the Middle east or America. I hope this qualities that we had as a great nation, would continue to inspire our leaders and people to make our beloved Philippines fully developed, peaceful and poverty-free.
May 26th, 2007 at 7:47 am
If you don’t believe in the system, then you shouldn’t vote and install incompetent candidates in the senate. This is the worst electorate ever! People said that Filipinos under the Marcos regime are cowards, but at least people showed up and took the fight to the streets, boycotted elections and refused to rubber stamp the dictator’s initiatives. This so-called “text generation” that we have now on the other hand, would go far as to toy on the way they exercise a fundamental right of suffrage out of mere spite and so willingly propped up people like Lacson, Trillantes and Honasan. People who say that this is a success for democracy are naive and ignorant of the meaning of the word. Democracy is only realized when it is used for the ultimate gain of the country. It demands responsibility from people who have the right to exercise it. And you are irresponsible and accountable to future generations not only because we have to pay these criminals you elected out of our tax-payer money but also because of what this country will become after they have served their terms!!
May 26th, 2007 at 6:03 am
hay nako ayan na naman yung “irregardless”
May 26th, 2007 at 3:40 am
Why do we protest by bringing in people who would be the objects of future protests? We are going around in circles. Many are doing their best but the tribe of those who do their worst is also increasing. Oh, self interest disguised as patriotism!! Out of this thicket now appears a fresh face: Fr. Panlilio. Let us see. I love it that nobody from the world of make-believe made it to the Senate.
May 26th, 2007 at 3:01 am
oh…you mean another lousy edsa movement led by some sour losers?
i remember erap being ousted through EDSA II led by some lousy stupid manileños who think they represent the whole country - i dont like erap’s government but i prefer his than that of gloria’s.
geee…*me thinks* cardinal SIN - name pa lang kasalanan na, cory aquino - balimbing na tanga,ni di man lang maayos a family life nakikialam pa sa gobyerno…and lots of other people.
i rather support the terrorists,for at least i am sure they know they are killing people.
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Fr: Salina.
This is a good sign. Atleast the filipino people didn’t give up, For a better Philippines! This is only the beginning….contenue the fight, Because if we don’t lahat tayo sa inferno pupulotin.
May 26th, 2007 at 2:55 am
on one point i agree with you - our nation has excellent resources.
but on most part,i dont.
1. forget about hell - this country - because demons - GMA along with her minions and some lousy anti-GMA,non of them are actually better - here have just expanded their territory.
2. stop praying for this country, there is no hope for those who are in hell, besides, god - the defenders of our constitution - is dead.
3. there is no good in most of our people, although there some who are,they are outnumbered…and outgunned. come to think about the pathetic muslim people in mindanao with their blind obidience,with a little cash you can hire them.
the phillpines is greatmesoecially in mocking it’s own laws. so if i were you,i rather not get back here,besides,thats the reason why you left,right? to search for a greener pasture - heaven.
oh sweet, the country has gone crazy,totally crazy…oh yes,i remember,our system is democrazy,right,right.
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tess
I miss our country and continue to pray for its greatness. I believe in goodness of our people that we would rise beyond corruption and that we would celebrate our uniqueness. Our nation is just so beautiful both in natural resources and its human resources.
May 26th, 2007 at 2:42 am
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Palace hits Pimentels over ‘unfounded’ accusations of fraud
ADMINISTRATION officials on Friday accused Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr. and his son, Genuine Opposition (GO) senatorial candidate Aquilino III, of conditioning the minds of the public that they were cheated off their possible victory in the elections by threatening to file criminal charges following alleged election sabotage and election fraud.
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) spokesman Sergio Antonio Apostol said the threat of Aquilino Jr. to file the charges is aimed at saving face in case Aquilino III loses.
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Fr: Salina.
Now, That they get catch they still not admitting it. To the opposition ilabas ang avidence at bitayin silang lahat.
May 26th, 2007 at 2:35 am
Samantala, kabado ang mga militanteng grupo sa presensya nina dating ret. Gen. Jovito Palparan at dating Philippine National Police (PNP) director general Arturo Lomibao sa special election sa Lanao.
Ayon kay Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Satur Ocampo, ang presensya nina Palparan at Lomibao sa nasabing lalawigan ay kaduda-duda dahil mistulang may misyon ang mga ito na ginagampanan.
“In the first place, what the hell is Palparan doing in Lanao? The people there are already terrorized by warlords. They don’t need a berdugo to terrorize them some more into voting for GMA’s candidates,” ayon naman kay Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Teddy Casiño.
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Tama lang na mag worried kayo, Kasi ang dalawang ito ay kawatan. sila mismo ang ng nakaw ng mga boto para lang mapinalo ang Bugos President of cebu. Bitayin silang lahat.
May 26th, 2007 at 2:26 am
Hanggang kahapon ay tikom ang bibig ng palasyo kung ano ang tunay na misyon nina dating Philippine National Police (PNP) chief retired Gen. Arturo Lomibao at retired military Gen. Jovito Palparan sa Lanao del Sur special elections ngayong araw. Ang dalawa ay ipinadala ng Commission on Elections (Comelec) upang mag-monitor sa seguridad ng naturang espesyal na eleksyon.
Sa panig nina PNP chief Director General Oscar Calderon at AFP chief of staff Gen. Hermogenes Esperon, hindi ‘official function’ ang lakad ng dalawang retiradong opisyal at naniniwala ang dalawa (Calderon at Esperon) na naroroon lamang ang dalawa upang mag-obserba at hindi upang mandaya o magmaniobra ng boto pabor sa Team Unity (TU) ng administrasyong Arroyo.
Bagama’t aminado ang mga election watchdogs na National Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) at Legal Network for Truthful Elections (Lente) na wala silang magagawa sa desisyon ng Comelec na i-deputize sina Palparan at Lomibao, tiniyak ng mga ito na tututukan nila ang gagawing special elections sa lalawigan ngayong araw upang masigurong hindi ito mamamanipula para sa interes ninuman.
Kahapon ay sinabi ni Namfrel secretary general Eric Alvia na kritikal ang eleksyon ngayon sa Lanao del Sur dahil, “It can make or break a candidate from the 9th position down to the 12th slot.”
Bilang bahagi naman ng pagpapanatili ng kaayusan sa special polls ngayon sa lalawigan, itinaas ang antas ng seguridad dito laban sa mga banta ng terorismo at mga pagtatangkang guluhin ito.
Mula sa AFP, nilinaw kahapon ni PIO chief Lt. Col. Bartolome Bacarro na tanging seguridad lamang ng halalan ang magiging pangunahing papel ng mga sundalo sa eleksyon ngayon sa Lanao base na rin sa ibinabang direktiba sa kanila ng Comelec. (Rose Miranda/Tina Mendoza/Al Jacinto/Nilo Marasigan
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Fr: Salina.
If they really want clean election Eh bakit si Palparan/Esperon and pinadala doon. Ang ibig sabihin kaya sila ang pinadala doon para ang tao ay matakot.
If we remember on May 10, 2004. Presidential election these two are one of the people who do the cheating operation for Gloria Arroyo, To ensure her winning. Talagang walahiya itong Bugos President of cebu. Bitayan silang lahat.
May 25th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
its always been bad whenever we have elections in the philippines kaya walang asenso ang bansa. like in olongapo nandaya na naman ang mga gordon sa una lamang si paulino tapos pinatay nila ang ilaw pagsindi lamang na si gordon. yung comelec chairman sa olongapo walang sinabi kasi tuta ng gordon yan. ang mga gordon hindi nila bibitawan ang olongapo kasi marami silang nakukurakot!!!
May 25th, 2007 at 7:57 pm
What protest vote? If the people really wanted GMA removed, they could have easily voted all opposition candidates in the local level.
Do not forget that impeachment is initiated in the Lower House and not the Senate. What will the preponderance of opposition senators do good to the country? They can whine, whine and whine but GMA remains the President. What will be the victim? The country and the people at large.
What the results in the recent election point to is the continued stalemate in the legislature. The victim is the legislative agenda of the Administration for the next 3 years. Maybe, we will be seeing a re-enacted budget year in and year out until 2010. And we expect movement in the economy?
The problem is we dwell too much on GMA when all she’s got is 3 years and she’s gone. We want to punish GMA not knowing that by being too personal, it is not GMA who is the victim but our country.
What? Electorate has become discerning? Come on. Come 2010 when at least 3 of the GO senators will run for the presidency and tear one another apart, we will see the same spectacle of voters selling their votes, candiates out-spending one another.
The problem is not GMA but the system and the people. We are quick to blame others specially GMA but we forget that as citizens, we are even worse. Just look at the streets everyday how we as a race behave.
May 25th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
Protest is not enough! There are protest after protest every election cycle. How long will you people continue to protest? The result will be the same (you all should have realized that!). Protest, vigil prayers, novenas, masses will not change the result of the election. I hope you all agree so far. What’s the solution? Let me share my two-cents approach…
Those who felt they were cheated, which all of the losing candidates and their supporters, should force the adminstration to resign for not guarding/protecting/holding a fair election. Let me add also, that even those who said they were the opposition, will not help you find the truth if there were any irregularities in the election process, since they already “won” and are eagerly situated to get their “payback” through corruption in lieu of their position. Civil disturbances is necessary even if it ikamatay ng tao. Freedom is not free- as we say it here! You will never understand what freedom, liberty, justice and the pursuit of happiness means, unless you have it….
Unless, again, you are all satisfied with the status quo, then do nothing…Would you always be satisfied if your nieghboors keep on cheating on you? Would you do nothing if your freedom, your children’s freedom, your grandchildren’s freedom was/is/will be taken away from you/them? Would you just keep dreaming of a better life, instead of pursuing it? If you answer yes, to even just one of the above question, then do something. DO SOMETHING. Blogging will not change anything!
Kung walang kikilos, sino and kikilos…kung hindi nagyon, kailan pa?
May 25th, 2007 at 5:54 pm
The 2007 mid-term elections showed the Filipino people’s resounding rejection of the Macapagal-Arroyo government.
The votes garnered by senatorial aspirant LtSg. Antonio Trillanes IV, in particular, flies in the face of an administration which continues to face a crisis of legitimacy.
While the Senate is headed for an opposition-dominated chamber, Malacanang has lost no time in trumpeting their continued hold over the rubberstamp House of Representatives through their 195 elected lackeys in the 14th Congress.
Mrs. Arroyo continues to ride on the crest of an illusion that the elections are peaceful, that the reforms she has in place can be pushed through her puppet Congress despite an opposition-dominated Senate, that the country can move forward.
Mrs. Arroyo has failed and has failed miserably.
Together with the mercenary Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), she has unleashed all the might and resources of the state to thwart the electoral victory of both the opposition and the legal Left.
Never since the Marcos regime did we see an AFP brazenly engaged in partisan political activities by campaigning against and vilifying militant party-list groups like Bayan Muna, Anakpawis, Gabriela, Kabataan and Suara Bangsamoro. Note that Bayan Muna alone has suffered the fiercest attack of the state as evidenced by the killings of 131 of its members since its entry into the electoral arena in 2001.
Despite this, Bayan Muna is still poised to win seats in Congress.
Mrs. Arroyo and the de facto president, Eduardo Ermita, have gloated over the entry of the 195 minions in the Lower House who are set to block any moves by the opposition to unseat the illegitimate president.
They couldn’t be too sure. The people can never be underestimated. The massive electoral fraud being launched by the fake president and her cabal of generals during this elections may just trigger a broad and popular uprising Mrs. Arroyo has so desperately prevented from materializing.
There is hope. It starts with removing the illegal occupant in Malacanang.
May 25th, 2007 at 3:54 pm
Isolate the local results as these depended on local conditions, let us assume that the national results are reflections of the national sentiments (that is, that there was an election and people actually voted).
Focus on the Honasan and Trillanes votes. One is an independent and the other is detained even tho he is affiliated with a party. Do the number of votes they got count the number of people who believed in their stand? It is now 8 million and counting.
I have the feeling of a boiler about to reach its breaking point if this much people would agree that to solve a problem, the extra ordinary way is the right way. I believe we better start to listen with a clear mind what they are saying. 8 million and counting!!!!
May 25th, 2007 at 3:34 pm
As a former RP citizen, I congratulate the Filipinos for going against the corruption of our present government. RP has been going down the drain as one of the most corrupt country of the world. Now I can present a wee bit of pride that I was born a Filipino !
May 25th, 2007 at 2:47 pm
I have also created a note about this Philippine Election.
You may check it out http://vcalsado.blogspot.com/
May 25th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
Protest vote against what? GMA? But who did people vote for? The so called genuine opposition seems to be another bunch of obstructionists presidential wannabes. For example, Mr. Trillanes said that the first thing he plans to do as senator is to start up another impeachment drive. I’m sick and tired of it all. I say let GMA finish her term. The economy is just starting to take off. Give it a chance. Another impeachment/coup/edsa people power will set us back again. Let’s all work together to help our country, not destroy it. Say no to Genuine Obstructionist and Genuine Opportunists!
May 25th, 2007 at 12:41 pm
I don’t have a bet each way on Philippine politics. I am an Australian thinking of investing in South East Asia…From what I can see, the result of the Philippine election will be an opposition dominated Senate and an administration dominated Congress. There will be a gridlock on passing important economic bills. So I don’t think anything will be done economically for the next 3 years and I for one will not put any investment in the Philippines during this time. It is still too risky politically. On the other hand, I am happy for those investing in hope for a better politics for your country.
May 25th, 2007 at 11:53 am
i dont see the results although dominated by the opposition as a “protest vote”. i think it’s good that senate is opposition dominated while the house and local government are administration dominated. there is therefore check and balance. i have said it before and repeat that Pro Go does not necessarily mean Pro ERAP or anti-GMA. the people voted based on performance or at least perceptions of good previous performance. plus we as a nation traditionally goes for the opposition, who are usually the underdogs. however, lately it is not easy to identify which are really the evil ones. most in the opposition now were our enemies too during the times of marcos, cory and erap. after all, weather weather lang iyan.
May 25th, 2007 at 11:23 am
kawa
i agree with you… there are lots of reasons to be apprehensive… but then we can’t just wallow in the “crisis of hope” that the filipino now suffers. if there’s any major compliment to the culture of corruption, that would be it.
May 25th, 2007 at 10:11 am
Only the first step, and it deserves a pat on our backs. Our goal should be to break the systematic corruption in all the elective branches of gov’t by subjecting our “public servants” to constant public audit.
However, this first step might even not complete its cycle if the Administration loses its grip in the desperation to strengthen it. It is what is called a saturation point. Comelec is still at it. The proclamation of the top 9 has been called off.
May 25th, 2007 at 9:53 am
Im happy because the Filipino is becoming POLITICALLY mature
May 25th, 2007 at 9:07 am
I felt sorry for Marie Gonzales, just like the opposition candidate Jose “Pepe” Santos of Orion, Bataan, whom I personally both know and dear to my heart, lost to the incumbent mayor due to massive cheating, fraud and tampering of ballots because I was there and witnessed it. I thought that we can count on the local enforcement (PNP) but then found out during the canvassing period (3 days and nights) were actually aiding in these kind of malpractice, even firing shots in the air to scare the people. I am out of the country already and still try to comprehend what happened. I was disgusted by the election turn out. Not only that, the incumbent mayor was even posting on his web site that he was vindicated by the black propagandas against him and his family. Hello! Get real! If there’s no smoke there’s no fire. You’re as good as your pigs.
May 25th, 2007 at 8:57 am
The Filipinos efforts to rid our nation of election cheats within and outside government is heartening. We must not let our guard down though, we still have a long way to go and more trapos to remove.
May 25th, 2007 at 8:34 am
Wish and hope all the best for those davids in pampanga, n.e., bulacan, isabela, who defeated the incumbent whose on power for a long period of time but not accomplished good enough for the people. hope they will do well and provide good service fo the people and maintain their good intention of service and satisfy with what they supposed to receive and not be corrupted themselves, so that many more new faces will come in to replace the trapo (basahan man pag matagal ng gamit pinapalitan ng bago), to these neophites dont fail your countrymen who is hoping and counting for you. otherwise these small glimpse of hope will come into nought. Also a good sign for actors/tress/sportsman unless you have proper eductional and proven good service credential, not to run anymore for public office which are not meant for them. To the senators and congressman elected avoid dragging each other, not unless you can prove otherwise and stand by your principle, but kung papogi points lang wag na lang nakakasira lang lalo sa masama ng reputasyon ng ating bansa. It didnt’t make our country any better but brought shame on us, be sensitive, the first impression in our election here is that it won’t make any changes for good whatever the outcome. kilala na tayo na bansa na walang patutunguhan kundi pababa, that is why we need to do something to gain the respect of our people and other countries as well.
May 25th, 2007 at 6:38 am
It took some time for most people to look at reality in the face and say this can’t go on forever. But still it is heartening. Many people waited for 14 years before toppling Marcos (14 years I say because his first term was credible).
This marks a time that peoples’ vigilance is quite remarkable. Now, if only Abalos and his henchmen are shown the door….
May 25th, 2007 at 6:24 am
Did the people of Pampanga choose wisely?
Inquirer
Last updated 04:11am (Mla time) 05/25/2007
Given the state of the Philippine government, I cannot blame the people of Pampanga province for electing a priest as their governor. But is he really the answer to their problems? That remains to be seen. We don’t have to go far down in history to remind ourselves of what happened to our nation’s affairs of the state when an “artista� [movie star] was elected.
Think of what former president Joseph Estrada did to our country. Are we repeating the same mistake? Catholic Philippines may not welcome my skepticism, but must I be blamed for it?
I, too, am hoping for the best for our country. But what will a Catholic priest do about our population problem? Will he be tolerant with our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters? What will be his stand relative to wives being abused by their husbands? What about those “pillars of society� who finance illegal businesses and make large donations to Catholic Church projects? These are simple questions from an ordinary Filipino who is hoping for the best for our country.
How I wish the people of Pampanga had asked themselves these questions before casting their votes.
ADELO ESCANO (via e-mail)
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Fr: Salina.
Adelo Escano: Answer to your question,…Maybe, Maybe not. Its 50/50 chance. But the people in pangpanga are willing to take a gamble because they want change, Change for a better pangpanga. If they’re just going to set and do nothing then they all deserve what they’re getting. You have to do something even if you’re risking your life if you want change!
You’re be little Erap! Erap, Has not finish he’s term in the office. If he given a chance to finish he’s term he could be a good President. But, Gloria Arroyo, Et al. Kick him because they say that Gloria Arroyo, Can run the country better because she had a doctorate degree on economic.
Look where the Philippines today. Its been tag the number one corrupt in asia. Number two human violention in the entire world. Next to Iraq. Aside from that there is more filipino people are starving. So, Where is the booming economy they’re talking about.
Sabihin mo, Gloria Arroyo, Are lying to her teeth. Just to make her look good. Its the filipino people fault for letting her get away with it. Therefore we all deserve what we’re getting.
May 25th, 2007 at 5:21 am
Obviously, elections are always an opportunity for change. Change for the better or for worse. It is for the better if the people elected makes it his personal agenda to improve the economy and the quality of life for everyone, young and old, rich and poor, opposition or administration. For me, it is simple enough and it starts with jobs, housing, peace & order, a clean environment, an efficient government and less destructive politics. However, worse if the people we’ve elected spend their time mud slinging, ganging up against one another, plunking “pork barrel” into pet projects to recover election expenses [sic], junkets abroad and a lot of talk and zero action. Remember, you just gave each elected official the right to disburse your hard earned taxes (if ever you paid any). We expect no less than excellence during this tenure.
May 25th, 2007 at 5:09 am
This was not just only a tide but a tidal wave of protest votes, 8 against 2?! Because of the “Hello Garci” controversy, people became so vigilant in watching their votes and carefully study whom they will vote. Ang nakakapanghinayang lamang ay ang katotohanan na may dayaan munang mangyari bago tayo matuto, subalit ang nakaraang eleksyon ay napakagandang indikasyon na nagpapakita na ang mga Pilipino ay natuto. Ang ayaw nga lamang aminin ng Malakanyang ang katotohanan na ang maraming boto pabor sa oposisyon ay bilang protesta patungo sa pagbabago ng pamamalakad ng mga taong nasa pinakamataas na posisyon sa gobyerno pati sa kongreso. Sabi nga, “the penalty that good men pay who are not interested in politics are that, they are governed by men worst than themselves”. Hindi natin kailangang palitan ang sistema, ang kailangang palitan ay ang mga namumuno na naghahangad lamang ng kapangyarihan at personal na interes at hindi iniisip ang kapakanan ng mas nakakarami kundi pumapabor lamang sa mga mayayamang mangangalakal. Muling nagising si Juan dela Cruz ng nakaraang eleksyon, kung ganito pa rin tayo kasidhi sa pagbabantay ng ating mga boto sa mga susunod na eleksyon…PILIPINO, may patutunguhan ka!
May 25th, 2007 at 2:59 am
Let us count the cheating ways
FRONTLINE
Ninez Cacho-Olivares
05/25/2007
Here’s yet another way for Malacañang, through its discredited Commission on Elections (Comelec), to go into full-scale cheating for Team Unity (TU).
While it sounds like a harmless move from the Comelec to proclaim the nine senatorial winners, there is a harmful side to doing this, because once these winners are proclaimed, even when there would be more opposition candidates declared winners by the Comelec acting as a national canvassers’ board, given the tallies, it stands to reason that their votes would no longer be canvassed.
And this is where the danger lies. Since their votes will no longer be canvassed, the administration’s cheating machine can then work on these uncanvassed votes, and give them to the TU bets who have already been caught cheating too many times to get into the Magic 12 Senate slate.
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Fr: Salina.
I agree with Ninez, 100% that the TU cheating operator’s will use the candidates votes that is not being counted anymore because they’ve pro-claim senator’s elect. Talagang garapalan na.
May 25th, 2007 at 1:05 am
I miss our country and continue to pray for its greatness. I believe in goodness of our people that we would rise beyond corruption and that we would celebrate our uniqueness. Our nation is just so beautiful both in natural resources and its human resources.
May 24th, 2007 at 11:14 pm
The tide of protest votes
05/24/07
Posted under Readers’ Blog Posts
IF we look at the results of the recent elections, both at the local and national level, I can’t help but see a tiny glimpse of hope budding up.
That is if we have to believe the analysis of the press of the circumstances surrounding these results. We are witnessing an upsurge trend of protest votes not only against GMA, but also against the system as a whole.
If for that alone, there is reason to begin investing our hopes on better politics ahead…
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Fr: Salina.
This is a good sign. Atleast the filipino people didn’t give up, For a better Philippines! This is only the beginning….contenue the fight, Because if we don’t lahat tayo sa inferno pupulotin.
May 24th, 2007 at 9:54 pm
in as much as i would like to be optimistic on the future ahead i still think that there is still much hard work to be done not from the officials we voted this election but from us citizens ourselves. you see, they are only as good as how much we cooperate with them and do our part.
what im afraid would happen is that, the moment a certain senator would try to be a hero for all, the rest of the upper house would find a way to distroy his charater coz they very well know he would be a threat to their political career.
i think that is where the problem is, most politicians if not all sees public service as a profession rather than a vocation. The differens is the former is paid to do his work while the latter works because of love irregardless of pay.
another thing that im afraid would happen again is this “so-pinoy-mentality” where we vote for who we think is superman and when that superman sits in office we expect that he will solve all our problems by himself while we go on with our routine, i.e., disobeying traffic rules, litter, cheat taxes, engage in blackmarket, and when that superman is found to be not so super at all after a year or two we then start to mobilize our barkadas and have picnic in EDSA. then we sleep thinking we did our part as citizens, we’re the new heroes.
yeah yeah, mabuhay ang mga bagong bayani!
May 24th, 2007 at 6:54 pm
I hope this awakening in the Filipino psyche gathers momentum and will lead us eventually to a politically matured country devoid of undesirable people in power.