by Harvey S. Keh
Contributor
LAST August 21, a group calling itself Kambilan formally launched a movement to recall Gov. Eddie Panlilio of Pampanga. The group aims to gather at least 100,000 signatures from registered voters in Pampanga and submit it to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as part of its petition to call for a recall election sometime next year.
When Gov. Panlilio was asked about this move to recall him, he said that this move is politically motivated and was initiated by people closely linked with Lilia Pineda, a former board member who ran and lost to Gov. Panlilio during the last election. Lilia Pineda is also the wife of alleged jueteng kingpin, Bong Pineda. Moreover, Gov. Panlilio said that this movement to recall him is a consequence of his recent filing of plunder charges against Bong Pineda for his alleged involvement in illegal gambling operations in Pampanga.
(Editor’s note: Here’s an actual video of Gov. Panlilio reacting to the recall petition taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Abigail Kwok).
As result, civil society groups in Pampanga along with Kaya Natin! recently released statements of support to Gov. Eddie Panlilio. In the statement of Kapampangan Marangal Inc., one of the largest civil society groups in Pampanga, it mentioned that they reject any moves to recall Gov. Panlilio but at the same time they also recommended that Gov. Panlilio improve his way of governing the province to ensure checks and balance especially when it comes to the concentration of responsibilities and power to the Provincial Administrator. Kaya Natin! A Movement for Genuine Change and Ethical Leadership led by Ramon Magsaysay Awardees for Government Service, Mayor Jesse Robredo of Naga City and Gov. Grace Padaca of Isabela also urged Kapampangans to allow Gov. Panlilio to finish his term and wait until the 2010 elections.
Last August 26, an online petitiion to reject the movement to recall Gov. Panlilio was launched and since then almost 1,000 online signatures have already been gathered. The online petition can be found here.

95 Feedbacks on "Online petition vs movement to recall Gov. Panlilio launches"
Andres NAval
Politically motivated, bakit dinaya ba sila nung nakaraang Eleksyon?
Wala ngang pera yan si Ed nung tumakbo, RECALL?
RECALL is possible basta may basbas ng PAlasyo at kaya naman ni Pineda ang gastusin, Pera lang naman ng mga taong nauto sa jueteng ang lahat na iyan.
Ang Kapal naman nila, Iharap kaya sila sa MILF, bagay yan si Pineda sa mga MILF ng Mindanao. PAMPAGULO.
sINO ANG MANIWALA SA KANILA?
sINO PA, EH DI YUNG NGA TAONG NABABAYARAN NILA, kaILANGAN NILA NG PERA SA HIRAP NG BUHAY NGAYUN, normal lang yan.
max tandan, j.r.
‘THE HOTTEST PLACES IN HELL ARE RESERVED FOR PEOPLE WHO IN TIMES OF GREAT MORAL CRISIS MAINTAINED THEIR NEUTRALITY” - a quotation from the book -Dante’s Inferno. Respectable people of Pampanga take note, before the devil devours you.
lakay
This just shows how dirty and lowly Philippine politics is.
We all know the purpose of this move and it all boils down to JUETENG.
My fellow Pinoys, let us support Gov Emong in his struggle.
Rob
If these PB and the vice governor are really concern about good governance why don’t they subject themselves too to a recall. I think if the vice governor and the rest of the PBs will be included they will lose by big margin. Kapampangans are not dumb people. They know what is going on. Guiao wanted to run the province that’s why he is doing his best to stop the governor from doing his job.
To all Kapampangans don’t get fooled by these no conscience politicians.
lei
i’m from the tagalog region of pampanga, di ako kailanman naging proud na ako ay isang kapampangan, sa tingin nyo ngayon pa ba ko dapat maging proud?
NEITHER PINEDA NOR LAPID NOR ARROYO SHOULD GOVERN PAMPANGA!
let’s not support any move to overthrow a legit government by the greedy jueteng lords!
ernesto
ayan, alam na nang lahat ang may pakulo niyan…
yan ang hirap sa mga taong hindi marunong tumanggap ng pagkatalo at ang tanging nalalaman ay kumita nang limpak-limpak na pera galing sa illegal na pamamaraan.
kaya kayong mga taga-Pampanga, wag na wag kayong maniwala sa recall na iyan.
Ronnie80
Wala na talaga sa ayos yang mga Pineda… wala na nga silang nagagawa sa bayan ng pampanga, i recall pa ang good governance ni Gov Panlilio… Let us support Gov Panlilio…Wag tayong paloloko sa mga Pineda, gusto lang mangurakot ng mga iyan…tama na ang kurakot…sobraaa naaa….
TonGuE-tWisTeD
u-weteng lang at la-ar lang ang puno’t dulo niyan. Inggit pa naman tayo sa Pampanga dahil sila lang yata nung nakaraang eleksiyon ang nagpuwesto ng isang gobernador na matino at walang motibong magpayaman sa puwesto.
Madali lang magpa-recall, lalo’t pinapalamon mo ang mga barangay chairmen ng katas ng sugal. Nagawa iyan sa mga meyor ng Kalookan at Pasay. Pero itong sa Pampanga, mas hawig sa Pasay, dahil ang namuhunan sa recall, gambling lord din. Madali namang bayaran ang mga kapitan para magpapirma, kaso lang nung nagbotohan na uli, ibang kandidato ang nanalo, si Peewee Trinidad. Talo pareho yung na-recall at nagpa-recall.
Kahit pa umabot sa botohan uli, ilalampaso pa rin ni Panlilio ang sinumang kalaban. Hindi kailanman mamamayani ang kasamaan laban sa kabutihan.
Maliban yata sa Malakanyang?
coolitkono
Evil triumph when Good keep silent…it is time for us Filipino to prove that we are willing to to put our best foot forward towards progress and development…Panahon na upang bumangon sa pagkakadap..we got to list down the names of all politicians who are pushing this recall and publish it in the newspaper…through the net..so that people will now and for heaven’s sake let us not elect them including their blood lines in any position..kahit metro aide
jhian robert
hello to everbody…
di ko sana pag-iinteresan ng oras ko ang column na ito pero dahil sa napakatinding pakikipaglaban ni gov. panlilio sa kanyang mga kalaban ay nagawa pa rin nyang tumayo at makibaka sa kanyang mga katunggali. wala na ba talagang gagawin ang mga taong ay gusto ay kasamaan? grabe na talaga… nalusutan ni gov. panlilio ang kanyang mga nakalaban sa eleksyon subalit hanggang ngayon ay di pa rin sila matigil at patuloy pa rin nilang pinagpipilitan ang kanilang sarili na maagaw sa taong may mabuting mithiin sa bayan. bakit at ano ba talaga ang dahilan??? dahil ba sa pakikipaglaban niya sa maruruming gawain ng mga dating nakaupong pulitiko sa kanyang sinasakupan na kanyang nilinis mula ng siya ang naupong gobernador? at dahil ba napakalaking nawalang pera na pumapasok sa kanila nugn sila pa ang nakaupo… mahiya kayo sa iinyong sarili dahil nalinis na ang inyong kasuwapangan sa PERA wala kayong inisip sa sarili ninyo kundi ang magkamal ng limpak-lilmpak na salapi. sa totoo lng di kayo magtatagumpay sa inyong gusto dahil sira na kayo at ang inyong reyna na si GLORIA MAGNANAKAW ARROYO… magsisi na kayo sa mga kawalanghiyaan ninyo dahil tapos na ang inyong maliligayang araw at susunod na kayo sa inyong reynang “EVIL”.
ikaw mrs. pineda na asawa ni bong pineda wala kang inisip kundi pansarili mong kapakanan at magkamal ng limpak-limpak na salapi na gaya ng iyong asawang gambling lord na kumpare ng haring “EVIL” na si mike, magsisi ka na dahil malapit na ang katapusan mo, hanggang ngayon ba nman ay puro PERA na lng ang nasa isipan mo, huwag mo ng guluhin ang panunungkulan ni gov. panlilio dahil gusto niyang mabago ang kanyang lugmok ng nasasakupan at gusto niyang maalis ang dulot nyong ksamaan, at bakit gumagawa ka ng hakbang upang maalis si gov. dahil ba sa npakalking salapi na nawala syo buhat ng siya ang umupo. katawa-tawa ka, kagaya ka na rin talga ng iyong kumareng “EVIL” na npaka-gahaman, kunsabagay noon pa man ay ganyan ka na…
sa inyong mga kumakampi sa kampon ng mga “EVIL” mag-isip kyo, nababago na ang inyong nasasakupan kaya dapat na ninyong ituloy ang naumpishan ni gov. maawa kayo sa mga taong naghihirap hondo mahalga ang salapi bagkus ay ang pagtulong sa kapwa at mahihirap.
ikaw yeng guiao, syang ka dahil akala ko ay isa ka ring mabuting tao, tagahanga mopa nman ako dahil sa galing mong mag-coach subalit isa ka rin pala sa tagasunod sa katiwalian at kuamkampi kay “EVIL”.
MAHIYA kyo sa inyong mga sarili, dahil lamang sa PERA ay sumasang-ayon kyo sa maling gawain.
sa inyong mga naniniwla kay gov. panlilio, ipaglaban ninyo ang inyong adhikain huwag kyong bibigay dahil ang alam ng lahat nasa matuwid at tamang direksyon ang inyong ipinaglalaban… MABUHAY kyong lhat!!!
Lenore Eleish
Kaya nagkakaloko loko ang Pilipinas dahil gustong tanggalin ang mga matinong tao na nasa puwesto. Yang mag asawang Pineda na yan, ipambala na lang sa Mindanao para mabawasan ang masasamang tao sa mundong ito
Rael Villanueva
Governor Ed Panlilio is planting the seed of honesty, dedication and self-less service in public governance for the kapampangan people. Let us support him by denying the recall
DEXTER A. FERRERAS
This is struggle between GOOD and Bad. Do you beilive that cancer is uncurable? Many scientist are forcing their limits jst to come up with good medicine to cure cancer, but here in the Philippines we have produce one, AMONG ED PANLILIO and we just need to Duplicate, Triplicate and produce more Among Ed just to give justice to the whole Philippines.. A reason we MUSt be Proud of.. lets be vigilant, Y? even medical doctors trace cancer in its worst stage, who among you know that doctors tell their patients that they have 1st or 2nd degree stage of cancer? very seldom isn’t it?… lage stage 3 or terminal na, thats why im telling you guys, be vigilant… we all don’t know stage 3 or worst TERMINAL na pala ang situation ng buong Philippines.. GO FR.ED PALILIO FIGHT!
DEXTER A. FERRERAS
Province of Quezon
Lopez, Quezon
Kapampangan ku!!
To: Andres Naval
“Ang Kapal naman nila, Iharap kaya sila sa MILF, bagay yan si Pineda sa mga MILF ng Mindanao. PAMPAGULO.”
Naisip ko rin yan, ang gugulo nila!! Ang tatakaw sa KAPANGYARIHAN, esp. si kalbo at ang kanyang alipores. Paano naman kaya niya susuportahan si Among Gob, di pa naman tapos ang bilangan last May election, nagproclaim na siya ng sarili niyang governor (Pineda) in public as in sa TV at may “Thank You” banner pa sila dito sa San Fernando. Naiyak nga ako kung magiging Jueteng Vatican itong Pampanga. Yun pala hindi naman totoo. Mga sinungaling!!! Sugud tuloy kami sa provincial canvassing buti na lang at naungusan sila sa boto ni Among Gob sa City of San Fernando, Pampanga!! Hands down ako sa mga taga-San Fernando at sa Mayor (Oca Rodriguez) siya lang ang sumasama, nag-aattend, at nagsusupport sa mga projects/events ni Among Gob!!
Ang kapal nila, mukha lahat silang pera. Ayaw nila kay Dabu at Among Gob because everything is accounted for ultimong singko at wala silang KURAKOT kaya nag-RRR sila (una RECOUNT, then RECALL, sana huwag naman REQUIEM).
Sana yung mga vice-governor, mayors, at board members ang gawing mga human shields instead yung mga inosenting tao na napapagitna sa gyera sa Mindanao. Kaya tayo pinagtatawanan ng mg Muslim dahil tayong mga Kristiyano (ok kasama ako don) madaling ma-corrupt at nasisilaw agad sa three heads (pera)!!!
Talagang ONLY IN THE PHILIPPINES, kapag may leader for GOOD, CLEAN, AND HONEST GOVERNANCE at ACCOUNTABILITY, PINAPATALSIK SA PWESTO!!
NAKAKAHIYA TAYONG MGA KAPAMPANGAN KUNG MANGYAYARI ITO!!
NAPAKA-SELFISH at MATATAKAW SA PWESTO AT PERA naman ninyo!! Ayokong magmura at magalit sa mga opisyal namin dito sa Pampanga pero masyado silang gahaman. Sila lang ang nagrereklamo at nag-iingay. Kami satisfied kami sa governor namin. Bakit ang mga LAPIDS, andaming anomalya, hindi nila ni-RECALL????
Sana yung nasa pinakamataas na pwesto na kapit tuko sa posisyon n’ya, tigilan na n’ya ang Pampanga o kaya umalis na lang s’ya, very unpopular naman s’ya at yung financial supporter n’ya, maging masaya na lang sila sa negosyo nila at huwag ng makialam sa pamamalakad ng probinsya.
Kanta na lang ako (The Youth): O, ang tao pag walang pera ay napapraning, di alam ang gagawin, tatawag sya sa Diyos sana may Diyos pa kayo)…
Mukha ka ng pera, ahhhh….
Lahat naman tayo mukhang pera, pero kaming mga ordinaryong tao, we worked hard to earn it. Ang dali namang magkapera ng iba, pa-pirma-pirma lang….
Hay, laki ng problema n’yo, paano mapatalsik sa pwesto si Among Gob, yung nasa Mindanao, problema nila SURVIVAL… sobrang simple…. Food, clothing, housing, water, education, diseases, peace, progress, at ang dami-dami pa!! (sarcasm off)
PS: For Kambilan, I deeply regret that I supported you, Rosve Henson. We supported your candidacy from the beginning. We were silent supporters. I even volunteered as a watcher for you when I was younger, di nga namin kinuha half of our hard-earned allowance sa volunteer service namin dahil naawa kami sa’yo dahil di ka nanalo. We believed in you and what you stand for then…. You disappointed us so much… I hope you will straighten your path soon and find the truth….
rolly silentwater
whats wrong with these people…the guy is doing the right thing….kung may gagawa man ng katarantaduhan dyan sa pampanga si manong ed ang huling gagawa non.. sana sa holyweek ang ipako sa krus si leon guererro, si mark lapid, si lilia pineda, si guiao, kaya mga kabalen dagdagan nyo ang krus na gagamitin. magpahinga na muna ang mga dating kristo dyan sa inyo…mas makasalanan yung mga nabanggit ko na mga tao
placoons
supporters of this movement against ed panlilio are those in jueteng business. they really think pineda family is helping them, they are just puppets and blinded by money..dont let our province ruled by this insanse gamblers…
mila
we should all support Gov Ed who, along with Gov Padaca, represents good governance.
dcastro
i dont think they could justify that the among ed done nothing on his part it will take sometime and a lot of sacrifices to change and become a good goverment. gave him a space and opportunity,after all look at our country nothing improve n done properly because everybody knows everything but seldom excell in something.to you among ed keep up the good fight.you inspire us that still theres hope.
DAN
NO TO RECALL!!! MABUHAY KAYO GOV. ED PANLILIO. AKO AY KAPAMPANGAN AT KASAMA NINYO AKO AT ANG AKING PAMILYA SA LABANG ITO. NO TO CORRUPTION IN PAMPANGA, YES TO GOOD GOVERNANCE!!!
Rene Layog
it is very disgusting indeed that we have the said ‘Recall’ provision in the constitution, requiring only 10% of an area’s constituents to justify the recall petition. The supreme court or the senate-congress should look into and revise this deficiency - exposing even the most efficient elected official to recall moves by just the mere TEN (10%)
signatures of his constituents.
Anyway, as the general silent majority know that this is a clear case of political harassment, we are confident that Pamapangenos will not take this case sitting down!!!! As the saying goes: they only start throwing stones at a santol three when all its sweet fruits turn golden yellow
ROMEO S. LACSON
sobra na sila. bakit noong ang mga lapid ang nanunungkulan wala yang recall na yan. kung tutuusin ngayon lang nakikinabang ang pampanga sa kinita sa buhangin. sila ang mga taong dati rati ay nakikinabang nang husto sa buhangin. mahiya naman po kayo.
sa mga natalo tumahimik na kayo. may return bout pa naman. be a good sport.
greg
politically motivated, let’s conquer evil with good..
wonderwoman
Gov. Panlilio is a slap on the face of our corrupt PGMA.
The public knows that Fr. Panlilio was looking for someone with unblemished reputation to fight against traditional politicians in Pampanga during the last election. He failed to get one, so he himself posted his candidacy against a formidable odds. Fortunately, the NGOs, the Civil Society, the Progressive organization, those who wanted a change in the traditional politics, rallied behind him which was instrumental in his winning his candidacy.
Right after his winning, the Jueteng group, the PGMA group, and other vested interest didn’t wait to discredit this lone winner. His distracters were vent of looking for anything that would besmirch his reputation with the intention of removing him from continuing his role as Governor of Pampanga.
The Lady Pineda, a known associate of PGMA, his contender, lodges a protest right after her defeat. Fortunately, she failed.
On his term as Governor, he was able to bring out in the open, the corruption regarding the quarrying of sands committed by the former Governor, the son of Senator Lapid. Before Fr. Panlilio’s term, the revenue was approximately 110 million pesos a year, and on the other hand, Fr. Panlilio was able to collect 110 million in just one month! This means that over one billion pesos goes to corrupt government officials.
Just like the time of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the priest during His time, seeks for His downfall. And they convinced Judas to lie. There is a parallel to what is happening right now. We have these “Judas” among the traditional politicians, particularly, those close to Malacanang who are vent of removing Governor Panlilio ones and for all.
Makapal ang mukha ng maga salot na ito. Dapat, si Governor Panlilio ang gawin nating President sa 2010. Nakakasuka na ang pagmumukha ng ating mga politico. Mga matalino, ngunit bolero, at ang inaatupag lang ay bulsa nila, kung paano magnakao sa kabang bayan. Di kaya, bigay natin ke Satur Ocampo bilang presidente.
robert
I commend Gov Panlilio for making a difference in the province of pampanga. however its sad to know that selfish politicials are putting their own agenda forward pra magpakayaman and then they would cover it with statements like para sa mahihirap, para sa mga tao. Truth is? kurakot sila. these are the qualitites of those people behind the recall panlilio movement. Dahil hindi na sila makapangurakot dahil andyan si among, then they would do eveything to get rid of him. Shame to these people!!!!!! Si Yeng guia naman, kakahiya din UP product pa mandin.
Joel Pineda
Recall? para palitan nino?
Sna d matuloy , Fr. ED pwede naman, pwedeng sumayaw nang chacha pero di sa lahat nang tugtugin nila !
nang suportahan ka naman nang mga town leaders para makapag trabaho kna nang mas efficient.
Bigla kasing nasakal ang mga town officials sa pagdating ni Among ED.
Theres no such thing as free lunch, yan alam nang mga supporters mo na kumalas
unti unti mong ipasok ang Good governance
Town Officials, MORALIDAD Naman!
Leo of Dammam
it is nice to sign this petition, but there should be no donation involved, otherwise, you should put an options to skip the donation, as we all know, dala na kami sa ganito, baka me gumagamit lang sa issue to sign the petition but then asking for a donation.
i support gov panlilio on his fight and i do believe that the filipino can prove to the world that there are still good leaders in the philippines
please lang doon sa petition, pakibigyan naman ng options doon sa donation..
pen of sydney, Australia
my country men, this time i would like my opinion to be read by everybody. I was a supporter of Lilia Pineda and Yeng Guiao during the last election which fortunately they lost to among ED. I regret that i have under estimated the group of among ed due to lack of experienced, network, funds etc. I have also seen how the money of pineda worked during the campaign. But when the result of the election made among ed as the new leader of Pampanga, i immediately believed that his victory means a lot to not only pampanguenos but to all filipinos. He don’t have much to loose. But he has a heart bigger than pampanga. He has proven in a short period of time through proper reforms, collection of quarry was evidently higher, better than the periods of the last administrations. THis is the reason why i’ve voted for yeng because of his promise to fight for corruption. But this time i don’t really understand why inspite of among ed’s appeal to them (provincial board) to work unitedly for a better pampanga, why couldn’t they give the poor governor a chance? Should there be a person who need to be recalled, i think and i believed , its no other than the president because of so many things hidden and failures so to speak. Sinubukan na nila ang maraming paraan para patalsikin si among ed pero di nagtagumpay.. isa na lang ang di nila nasusubukan….. ang bigyan ng todong suporta si among ed throughout his term and see what happens to pampanga. anyway, 3 years lang naman yan bakit di niyo pa bigyan ng chance ang mga plataporma ng kawawang pari?
kung hindi pa ngayon? kailan pa?
kung hindi tayo? sino pa?
kung gusto natin, maraming paraan, kung ayaw natin, maraming dahilan… wag sanang kakalimutan ng mga leader ng pampanga, together we stand, divided we fall. and before we fall onto the hands of the traditional politicians, lets try to give among ed’s reforms a CHANCE…and at the end of the day, after we have supported among ed’s reforms and yet it didn’t work… i think its not only among ed who needs to be recalled but all of you…..including rosve henson. thank you very much.
nep bondoc
sydney, australia
rebelevangelist
Last 2004 Presidential elections, I volunteered and vigorously campaigned for Bro. Eddie Villanueva in his presidential fight to restore morality and righteousness in government. We need to put some sense into Philippine politics. I saw the need for change and leadership based on its righteous character and political will to do what is right and just for all.
In 2007, I was very happy that Among Ed Panlilio was elected as Governor of Pampanga. Defeating the TRAPO’s namely Lapid and Pineda.
Now, TRAPO’s under Gov. Panlilio is pushing for his recall. Why? It’s obvious, under the leadership of Gov. Panlilio, they are having a hard time in getting jueteng payolas, kick backs, etc. I do believe that traditional politicians should be taught a lesson that your stealing spree is over and that honest leadership will prevail.
Together with Bro. Eddie Villanueva and the Bangon Pilipinas Party, we SUPPORT GOV. ED PANLILIO!
rebelevangelist
I Support Gov. Ed Panlilio!
Rene Dioquino
I continue to have faith in the integrity of Gov Among Panlilio. Let us support his administration during the rest of his term.If he fails to meet the expectations of the people in Pampanga,then he should be not be reelected in 2010.
boogster
Grabe na talaga ang kurakot sa pilipinas pag nanalo yung recall bid against kay Among Ed
Si Yeng Guiao ma-epal talaga, palibhasa kasi nababayaran eh
wonderwoman
Crazy as it sounds. A country is only as good as its citizen and I believe on that. Israel, Japan, Singaporeans, all these countries built their complex society through strong sense of proprieties. It is in their genes to avoid through their tradition and laws not to allow anyone, or even their government to abuse their rights.
In Japan, they practice hara-kiri or a traditional form of suicide, sometimes ritually performed as a point of honor, involving disembowelment with a sword to atone for their mistakes.
In Singapore, the government’s intolerance against wrong doing of their citizen has contributed a lot to their being an economic success.
And in Israel, their religion forbids it.
We can’t afford to remain complaisant on the corruptions blatantly committed by our government officials. The abuses, the lies, the human right violations, the embezzlements of public funds, just a tip of the ice barge, has rampages in all sector in our government, to say the least.
Being branded as 3rd most corrupt among nations is already a thing to ponder. But no, like hippopotamus and ostrich, we bury ourselves with all excuses that everything is business as usual.
To ‘rock the boat’ or to be aware to these wrongdoings is not hatred. For the sense of patriotism sometimes bring enlightenment on what our nation really needs. Moral regeneration is most wanting. We can not just sit aside and let the event overwhelm us or to remain complaisant to the point of hopelessness. We can not stay indifferent for if we do, then more and more abuses ensue.
Our government has metamorphosed from a benevolent democratic form into a tyrant, an oligarchy.
For people who proposes love, understanding, unity and the likes amidst the dismal political environment deserves to be thrown to a smoldering caldron Our public officials lacks accountability to their misdeeds. Just look at what Governor Panlilio is now confronting.
Governor Panlilio, one who seeks to bring back public trust to his constituency, through forthright performance, is now the victim of our corrupt government. He is like a thorn among the roses. He is different. He is our deliverance.
Rambo
I watched the forum before between Among Ed and Yeng Guiao and his cohorts (the Sangguniang Panlalawigan). They were saying that Among Ed is ineffective and incompetent. That’s because they are blocking all the projects of Among and would not approve the budget being requested to implement the much needed projects for the people of Pampanga.
Yeng Guiao was saying that he could not review all the proposals of Among Ed. He said that two months is not enough. Two months, not enough? Bakit pa niya tinanggap ang posisyon ng Vice Governor kug ganoon siya kabagal magtrabaho.
It was very clear during the forum that they will do everything to put Among Ed in a bad light and derail all his good plans for Pampanga.
Max Tandan is right. Kapampangans should never allow this to happen. They should not never allow the people behind this recall move to succeed.
Let us support Among Ed.
bunong santos
Pampanga is so desperate to have new direction and that is the reason God have interceded to enlighten our people. He gave us this servant Fr. Ed to lead us to new dimension . Maawa naman kayo to the next generation na gustong mabuhay .
Kung ayaw ninyo sa tamang landas ,tamang gobyerno ,tumahimik na Lang kayo.
Artee Yabut
ang recall na ito ay tuwirang pambabastos mismo sa mga kababayan kong kapampangan.
Si AMong Ed ang Gobernador ko, siya ang ibinoto ko…kung sino man kayong mga walang respeto sa boses ng mga mamayang kapampangan, itigil na sana ninyo ang pagiging makasarili ninyo.
Sino naman ang gusto ninyong ipalit kay Gob? si Jueteng Pineda? or yun mga mas corrupt na mga dating namamayagpag sa kapitolyo ng Pampanga.
bakit kayo galit kay Gob? dahil ba sa nawalan kayo ng raket? dahil ba, lahat ng kita sa Lahar ngayon ang napupunta sa kaban ng Gobyerno? dahil ba, laging nasa tama si Gob? dahil ba sa di ninyo kayang bilhin si Gob? dahil ba sa, di ninyo kayang takutin si Gob?
Among ED… maraming beses na ninyong inilagay sa kamay ng mga Pampangueno ang kapalaran ninyo… wala po kayong dapat ikabahala… kakampi mo kami, kakampi natin ang kabutihan… kakampi natin ang Panginoong Diyos.
Mabuhay Ka, Among Ed!
gener
aandar na naman ang pera ng jueteng para lang masuportahan ang recall bid ng mga tiwaling opisayal ng pampanga.
Elias
Stand Up for Your Right!!
I urge people from Pampanga and the Filipino people to denounce this sinister move of trapos and jueteng operators of Pampanga.
Bilang isang bayan, saan tayo tutungo kung papayagan natin manumbalik ang kabulukan sa pamamahala ng mga politiko na walang ibang hangarin kundi magpayaman sa pwesto.
Marami pang magagawa si Gov Panlilio para sa kabutihan ng Pampanga, at hindi overnight na malinis niya ito sa dami ng kabulukan na naiwan sa mga nakaraang namumuno.
Stand up and be counted.
God Bless..
Aizen
Puro reklamo sila .. nagrereklamo sila kasi hindi na sila makakurakot .. lahat yan politically motivated.. Mahiya naman kayo pinapakita nyo lang talaga na trapo kayo lahat ng Mayor na sumusuporta sa recall na yan. Mayaman na kayo tumigil na kayo mangurakot .. Ngayon ginagawan na paraan ang cancer ng lipunan eh gumagawa naman kayo ng paraan para nanaman pasakitan ang mamayan .. dapat talaga sa mag yan huwag iboto sa susunod na halalan. Hindi ko alam kung nagtatanga tangahan kayo o tanga talaga kayo mga politiko kayo para paalisin ang isang tao na inaayos ang gobyerno para sa mamayan..
Reds
TRAPO (traditional Politics) did it again…
Its a cycle in Philippine Politics….
Different in forms same motives…
Miguel Corello
The forces of evil just won’t stop. And he has even possessed a few good men of Pampanga. No one can recall a winner. Gov won even without the benefit of the 3Gs-guns,goons and gold. So he can’t possibly have cheated. Baka nga yung kabila ang nagcheat, kinulang lang sila.heheh.
Kung hindi baka,milya-milya lamang ni Gov. Talagang masyado nang masama ang nasa Malacanang. Sana sumabog ang eroplanong sasakyan ng First Family sa isa sa mga junkets nila.
Hindi bale, sigurado namang mamatay sa atake sa puso ang mga Arroyo sa katakawan nila.
JV
The main root for the continuous underdevelopment of the country. Those calling for the recall are sore losers. That’s why most of the development of the country gets stalled because of these sore losers, they can’t still accept the the truth. Why not accept it and fight another day? Let the development programs be implemented for the benefit of the majority!
Mahiya naman kayong nag-iiyak dyan…. palibhasa hindi nakita sa inyo ang tunay na hangarin kaya kayo tumatakbo sa election! Ang Kapal nyo!
Gov. Panlilio will WIN…. and they will LOSE wahahahahaha!
Maj Guerra
This is the silliest call for a RECALL! This only proves how dirty politics is.. how can they not support a very good leader.. i heard there isnt much of a project in the province because no contractor wants a clean deal, as strictly implemented by Gov. Panlilio.
Shame on you, those who are behind this initiative, you have a very shallow mind and reasons.. and this just give the people of Pampanga a lot of reasons not to support any of you in the forthcoming elections..
George Calderon
Alam nyo kakit nde ako kapampangan, I support Governor Panlilio ksi honest at nde corrupt cya. Pag natanggal si Gov ang may gawa nyan si GMA ksi mawawalan ng kita yong mga kumare at kumpare nya. Gov mabuhay ka, sana lahat ng kapampangan na politiko ay katulad mo, nde katulad ni GMA sinungaling.
mel
let’s not allow the forces of evil in philippine, particularly now pamapanga, to triumph over few good leaders and servants that remains…labanan po natin ang mga masasama at mga walanghiya sa atin pamahalaaan…let’s supprot gov. panlilio…
mon
ang kakapal ng mukha nila!…kaya sila
ganyan ngayon dahil wala na kasi silang
makuhang ganansiya when gov panlilio won the elections. before di nila makuhang magreklamo
kasi nakikinabang din sila, nabibiyayaan sila with all sorts of money from quarrying, jueteng and others. just imagine the big difference on the income derived when gov panlilio was put into office as compared to the quarrying income generated during the time of mark lapid…it just means to show na before napapartehan sila, now wala na kasi silang delihensiya.. kaya they simply want
gov panlilio out as governor. politics sucks…let us pray for gov. panlilio and for the people of pampanga…be vigilant..you are now given the chance…don’t allow evil to triumph anew this time !
Macabebe Scout
if you are not from pampanga or don’t live there, please hold your horses because you may be misinformed about what actually goes on in the province. fact is, Among was not prepared to be a governor whose duty is not “to stay clean” but to get his hands dirty in managing the province’s affairs. high-falutin principles and snow-white morals are fine but pampanga needs hard-nosed compromises, and solutions acceptable to all.
mervin villones
PHILIPPINE POLITICS IS INDEED VERY DIRTY , CONTROLLED BY THOSE WHO HAVE VESTED INTEREST , THOSE WHO MAKES MONEY OUT OF POLITICS. JUETENG IS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED TO POLITICS AS IT GIVES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CANDIDATES FOR POLITICAL OFFICE. AND JUETENG IS ONE OF THE ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY AND RICHESS FOR A FEW ,WHO ARE IN POWER.
PAMPAGENOS , DONT BE FOOLED BY THIS SO CALLED KAMBILAN AS THIS IS A FRONT ONLY OF THOSE GREEDY POLITICIANS WHOSE INTEREST IS TO MONOPOLISED THE GREED FOR POWER AND MONEY.
noel
Kailan kaya tayo uunlad kung ang mga matitinong leader tulad ni Among Ed eh..gusto nilang paalisin hay naku Pilipinas bumangon ka naman aba’y baka tayo matulad sa Bangladesh….
Jevie de Guzman
What is wrong with these Kapampangans who initiated these recall move? Better think of it a million times before you waste the people’s money. Mr Yeng Guaiao, you better concentrate in your coaching. Don’t be another puppet of the poor lossers.
aldrin
mga taga pampanga matuwa kayo may taong katulad ni Panlilio sa inyo,isipin nyo kung ano ang nakatagong motibo sa likod ng mga taong gusto ng recall,wag kyong maging tanga!tandaan nyo ang mga nasusulong ng recall sila ang mga taong magnanakaw sa gobyerno!magnanakaw ng mga biyaya na dapat sa inyo napupunta,ibagsak nyo ang may pakana ng recall sa lalawigan nyo!
Joel Syquia
I believe challenges exist only to increase our faith. Fr. Ed is a shining example that faith is expressed in both words and deeds. I just pray that some bishops stop criticizing him and start appreciating his strength of will in choosing this difficult path. If only the church stands united behind him, I know that a great victory would be won over the battle for souls.
Chris
Kaya gusto nilang matanggal si among ed kasi di sila makakurakot,. matatapos na ang term nila ay di pa nila nababawi ang kanilang nagastos noong eleksyon. At si Eng.r na presidente nang kampilan ay di makakuha nang kontrata sa gob. ni Among Ed.
Aizen
I have read that 17 or so priest supports Gov. Panlilio recall. What a shame for those priest. Judas is really a disciple of God this proves it no contest to that. But in the old times there is just one Judas, but now the disciple of god has also an increase in Judas. I thought this 17 priest should be in corruptable by money well i guess we are wrong. When money talks everybody listen that don’t except this preachers as well..
Bong
A New Kind of People Power
A new kind of people power will rise up because of this move to oust our governor. People of Pampanga are godly and nationalistic. They will not allow this kind of political maneuvering to happen.
Even if the President and the Jueteng lord are behind this move, they will find themselves “kicking against the goad”.
People of Pampanga are supportive and love our governor, Among Ed Panlilio. Wait and see what they will do!!!!
Jolo
Wala ng maiisip na maganda yang mga taong gusto mag-recall kay Gov. Panlilio… puwede ba i-recall mga trapo at corrupt sa Malakanyang? Dami “AHAS” daw don….eh diba yong AHAS ay kakampi ng demonyo? Dahil sa Huweteng kaya may move na i-recall? Puwede rin pero tayo rin kasi eh, mahilig tayo sa gambling, naturingang kristiyano pero puro sugalero naman tayo….dapat di natin tinatangkilik… eh wala nga namang mapag-kakitaan ng maayos, kaya hayun, si Juan nagsusugal na lang… kasi konti lang po ang trabahong available sa atin….kasi atupag ng mga politikong trapo, para lang sa ikabubuti nila ang ginagawa at iniisip….
romel
hoy icayung capampangan a magpasimunu qng recall, marine na co man! tuknungan yu na yan. cantang panakawan da reng past governors tamu yng pera ning probinsiya ala man minangal quecayu. Ngeni asna cong kainge. Nung bisa cayung changes in Gov. Ed’s administrative style, talk to him…o kaya mag-rally cayu. Pero recall? Ha! Atin cung ababaung mabuluk keni at e ya buru yng ababau cu…
RVMaLLari
Never will the Kapampangan will tolerate the evil of Kambilan. This is a fight between good and evil.
Mabuhay ang Pampanga!
Buboy
These people are part of the evil forces and an ally of the devil itself…
Their purpose is very simple… brings back the kickbacks which they are enjoying previously…
Let us not allow this demonic moves or plans of this group… God’s justice will always prevail…
Long live Governor Ed Panlilio… just do what is right and good for the people of Pampanga… God and people will be with you…
To the people of Pampanga… for God sake and for your own good… please give peace and progress a chance… let Gov Panlilio a chance to lead and brings honor to your province… do not allow those MUKHANG MGA PERANG TAO NA WALANG INATUPAG KUNDI YUNG SARILI LANG NILA…
romeo m. encarnacion
let the voice of truth and transparency be heard loud and clear throughout the country and serve as a warning to questionable politicians. at kahit mahirap tayo meron pa rin tayong konting kahihiyan at dangal, kaya kung maari huwag nang ibenta ang iyong mga boto sa darating na halalan. ito ang sumisira sa ating demokrasya dahil ito bukal ng mga kawalanghiyaan sa gobyerno.
Doy Cinco
Stakeholders tayong lahat
Doy Cinco
Nakakalungkot isipin na kung sino pa ang “nagsusulong, nagtutulak at nananawagan ng good governance, moralidad at responsible citizenship, krusada laban sa jueteng at kurakot” ay siya pa ngayon ang iniipit, pinapatanggal sa pwesto at kinakasuhan ng katiwalian at kabuktutan.
Ano ang layunin at bakit gustong patalsikin sa pwesto bilang gubernador si Among Ed? Ang recall petition ba’y interest ng nakararaming Kapangpangan, para ba ito sa kaunlaran, good governance at para sa pagbabago? Dahil ba sa plataporma at prinsipyong ipinaglalabang political reform, pagwawaksi ng kabulukan ng pulitika, pagwaksi ng guns gold at goons at sistemang padri-padrino? Ano ang political agenda, ano ang ALTERNATIBA?
Ang isa pang tanong ay kung bakit tayo nakiki-alam at nababahala sa pampulitikang sitwasyon ng Pampanga, the same manner na bakit ganun na lamang ang pagmamalasakit natin sa Mindanao, partikular sa Maguindanao, ang lugar ng Ampatuan clan, MOA-AD at digmaang nagaganap sa pagitan ng militar at MILF. Hindi naman tayo Kapangpangan, tubong WARAY tayo, hindi tayo tagaMindanao-LUMAD at lalong hindi tayo muslim. Tulad ng kasabihan at awit ni Jess Santiago, “ang sakit ng kalingkingan ay dama ng buong katawan,” lahat tayo ay stakeholders, lahat tayo ay aktibo’t responsableng mamamayang Pilipino.
Tahasang pinangunggunahan na natin na isang “futile exercise, pagsasayang ng panahon at resources lamang ang recall petition ng grupong Kambilan, Bokal at mga mayor ng Pampanga.”
Hindi maiiwasan paghinalaang may kinalaman si GMA sa recall petition. Naniniwala ang marami na siya lamang at wala ng iba ang maaring makapagpatigil sa inaasal ng kanyang mga galamay sa Pampanga. Kung tutuusin, isang kumpas lamang ni GMA sa mag-asawang Pineda at kay Guiao, tapos na ang boxing sa Pampanga. Inaamin ni Among Ed at ibang mga nagmamasid na bilyong pisong budget ang gagamitin para maabot ang 100,000 pirma para sa recall petition at special election at tulad ng dati, gagamitin ito sa pananakot, malawakang pandaraya’t panunuhol at vote buying.
Malabong magprosper ang recall petition sapagkat, may kasalukuyang umiiral na status quo order pa ang Korte Suprema. Ultimo ang astig na abugadong si Romulo Macalintal ang nagsasabing isang “political absurdity” ang naturang recall petition. Anya, “hindi ito magpoprosper sa dahilang may nakapending na election protest na nakafile sa Comelec ang talunang si Lilia Pineda.”
Inaamin mismo ni Con Mikey Arroyo, ang padrino ng lalawigan na “malabong magtagumpay ang recall petiton, sapagkat, “may malaking kakulangan sa historical precedent ang recall sa Pilipinas. Walang recall move ang nagtagumpay at kadalasa’y banderang kapos at hindi na umaabot sa Comelec.” Kung ganun pala, bakit ayaw niyang patigilin ang kahibangan ng kanyang mga alipores sa probinsya. Ano ito, trial and error tactics, tinatakot lang ba, pinaparusahan lang, tinuturuan lang ba ng lesson si Among Ed?
Bukud sa babaha uli ng pera at kikita ang ilan, hinding-hindi makapapayag ang mga Kapangpangan na muling ibalik sa pwesto ang mga may kasalanan sa taongbayan. Totoong may kahinaan organizationally si Among Ed at may ilang tao sa kanyang paligid ang parang anay na gumigiba ng kanyang programa de gubyerno sa Pampanga. Dahil ayaw tantanan ng mga kaaway sa pulitika si Among Ed, kahit paano, apektado ang delivery basic services at programang ipinatutupad sa lalawigan.
Sadyang nagbabago na ang political landscape ng Pampanga. Sa tulong ng mga Macapagal-Arroyo, Pineda, Lapid, Guiao, Henson at Pelayo, unti-unting nagigising at patuloy na lumalakas ang THIRD FORCE, ang makabagong kilusan ng mamamayan, ang “bagong pulitika,” mga AKTIBISTANG hindi klarong Kaliwa at lalong hindi makabagong konserbatibo o maka-Kanang pwersang reaksyunaryo.
Kung dati-rati’y usaping agraryo at anakpawis ang pangunahing pwersa at maka-uri (class oriented) ang oryentasyon, ngayo’y tila ata multi-sectoral, nagka-cut across sa lahat ng uri.
Kung magtatagumpay ang recall at matatalo si Among Ed sa special election, walang kaduda-dudang magluluksa ang mga Kapangpangan. Tiyak na lalong sisigla ang kilos protesta at magreresulta ng malalaking mobilisasyon ng mamamayan kahalintulad ng electoral campaign nuong nakaraang taon ang magaganap sa Pampanga.
GERRY
Everybody knows that these move to recall are poilitically motivated and behind this for sure there are hidden agendas.
Kitang kita naman ang panggigipit at hinde maglalakas nang loob ang mga may pakana nito kung walang nasasandigang pader at sigurado na iyon pader na iyon ay ang palasyo.
Wala na bang karapatan ang mga matitno na mamuno sa ating bayan at siya pang pinag iinitan.
Sabagay ang mga masasamang tao galit sa mabubuting tao.
Gov. Emong we are with you don’t give up to these small group of ewxisting evils in your province.
Mabuhay ka Gov. Emong keep up the good work.
arnold b.
It is obvious that dirty politicians are behind the move.
It is in this time that we must show our solidarity against traditional dirty and self-serving politician have their way.
My fellow KAPAMPANGAN, ngeni tamu pu lalung misasanmetung ban pakit pasibayu kareng makasariling tau na sinawa tana keng madinat at mapagkunwaring pulitika.
Supportan taya pu y among gov. Pabalwan at turuwanan tala detang maloloku keng kalaraman da reng politikong bisang talan keng pwestu.
De los Reyes
Just as the entire country was electrified by the election of a priest as governor of that province and his demolishing the rampant jueteng and the multi-million lahar scam perpetrated by the previous father and son governors and their accomplices in the local govt, now the current officials of that province have become his enemies and want the gov kicked out.
It seems they cannot accuse the priest-gov of corruption so the charge against him is purely administrative. It’s difficult to deal with him they claim. He’s too uncooperative and would not talk to them. To strike a deal? I wonder.
A recall movement against the priest-gov is making the rounds gathering signatures from Pampanga citizens. Has it been that bad to be left out in the cold with not a penny from jueteng and lahar scams? I trust the people of Pampanga will have enough sense not to remove Gov. Panlilio. Surely, it’s not hard to imagine that whoever replaces him will see the return of jueteng and more corruption in Pampanga.
Put simply, the choice is between a very cooperative wheeling dealing and compromising governor versus an uncooperative restrictive and honest leadership. The choice should be the latter. No question about it. The entire country is watching you Pampanga! Be proud of what your leader has accomplished in fighting corruption.
ilocano
ay naku,siya na nga lang ang pag-asa ng pagbabago,ire-recall pa…napaka….talaga ang mga swupang na politiko…support gov. emong,don’t let those greedy politicians rule pampanga
Alex Quitalig
This initiative (recall process) really has been used and abused by politicians and people who are really bent on doing their evil desires.
Magising po sana tayo. Let us not be fooled by these devils who wants, not only to sway things in favor of themselves but, to insult, exploit and assault the rights of peace loving filipinos.
Malinaw na malinaw po naman ang hinahangad ng mga walang mga konsiyensang mga iyan.
Gusto nilang nakatali sa kahirapan ang mga tao.
Let us support Gov Emong
Weng
Pampanga needs a very God-Fearing and Non-Corrupt official like Gov. Panlilio.Its high time we Pampangenos wake-up and help work for the betterment of our province.A period of months is not enough to prove the worth of the Governor for a province which was once plunged into corruption and mismanagement.Let’s be honest to ourselves, we were once mislead by idolatry and sobra-sobrang utang na loob in choosing our election bets.
noel
Do not let the recall election succeed. Kaya ganyan ang ginagawa nila ay di lang makapagnakaw. Nawalan ng dilihensiya sa quarry. Bakit nong panahon nila lapid di cla nagkakaganito. The answer is simple: KAPWA NILA MAGNANAKAW! NAKAKAHIYA KAYO!
philippine election and politics
Bakit pag meron pulitikong gustong ayusin ang sistema, eh meron na namang grupo na gustong alisin. Kailan kaya maalis ang crab mentality ng mga pilipino at yung mga gusto palagi nasa gobyerno. Anyway, some people in the government makes it as a source of living, a business.
We keep on complaining that we are poor but we don’t want good governance.
matthew allen
More power to Governor Panlilio! Here is a true servant of the people. I have a deep respect for the Governor,after he handed back money trying to corrupt him from Her Excellency’s Pork Barrel Fund. I know that Madame President’s People denied this attempt. He saw this as what it was, an attempt to corrupt him.
Also, those of us, with long memories can remember Madame President, as Senator and Vice President ,was accused of being in the pocket of alleged Pampangan Jueteng Lord Bong Pineda.
Now, the wife is trying to clean up their name and dragging the province into unecessary recall elections. I wouldn’t be surprised, if there are higher ups within Madame President’s Coetrie trying to crush him. As we know, Madame President has an axe to grind.
I hope and pray that the Governor survives this disgraceful exercise. God Bless you Governor! Onward and upward!
jun
These greedy politicians want only the income from quarrying for themselves because it amounts to millions. I voted for among ed though I am not a kapampangan.
DJ Garcia
It is very possible that the bloc who opposes Governor Panlilio would try to bribe Kapampangans into signing their campaign.
Let’s hope that Kapampangans wouldn’t be duped into signing.
God bless Pampanga!
Rambo
To: Kapampangan ku!!
Tama ka. Si Mayor Oca lang ang may lakas loob na magbigay ng suporta kay Among Ed dahil alam niya na nasa tama si Among. Ang pinagtataka ko ay ang mayor ng Minalin, Pampanga na si Flores. Akala ko matinong tao ito at hindi trapo. Na-corrupt na rin ito ni Pineda. Kasama na ito sa mga Pampanga mayors (kasama si Mayor Pelayo) at si Yeng Guiao at ang kanyang mga Trapong Sangguniang Panlalawigan na gustong pabagsakin si Among. Dapat kay Guiao ay mag-coach na lang at huwag ng guluhin ang Pampanga. Ito ang taong di makatakbo ng Governor dahil alam niya na di siya mananalo. At wala siyang ginawa bilang Vice Governor kung hindi mag-ingay.
To Among Edand Mayor Oca: Mabuhay po kayo!
mike atienza
Among Ed, hindi ka nag-iisa. We continue to pray for you, and for your crusade for good governance in Pampanga. We believe in you and support you, all the way!!!
wonderwoman
Long live Gov. Panlilio. Pineda, Boo!
George David
to all the readers,
i was a witness and an usher last sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, of the coronation of Our Lady of Virgen Delos Remedios and Sto Cristo de Perdon in Los Angeles, California concelebrated by Bishop Pablo David and LA Bishop Oscar Solis and attended by the most loved and popular governor of Pampanga, Ed Panlilio. The affair/celebration was very successful and well attended by mostly kapampangan as well as non-kapampangan. Bishop Pablo David’s homily was very much admired and praised for his very intelligent, very informative and detailed delivery of the life and story of Bishop Jose Maria Guerrero. Pampanguenos were surprised to hear the story of Bishop Jose Maria Guerrero since majority of us, kapampangan did not know him.
After the celebration/mass, people con gratulated Bishop Pablo David and Bishop Oscar Solis, who by the way is a filipino Bishop of Los Angeles, California whom we should and we are very proud of.
People also gathered around Governor Ed Panlilio congratulating him for his good and honest governance as well as giving him encouragement to continue what he is doing and pledging support to his undertakings aside from the thousand of cheers he got from the crowd not only from the kapampangans but from all filipinos who are hearing his fight against corruptions. Everybody noticed the enthusiasms of each and every filipinos to shake hands and embrace Governor Ed Panlilio. Not one nor a single filipino say recall him since only those people with vested interest on quarry, jueteng and people being used by the people behind quarry and jueteng are the only people clamoring for recall. these are the people who at one time receiving money from quarry and jueteng, in short, these are the corrupt people who do not want good governance.
Lastly, i want to say that good things will still prevail in this undertakings and bad things will be defeated in the end.
Boie Modesto
Gov Panlilio while in Los Angeles attended the celebration for the Virgen de los Remedios by fellow cabalens. We in the US including non cabalens join many here and in Pampanga in opposing to recall the election of Gov Emong.
We pray for the truth to come out and for justice to prevail. Sana dumami pa ang katulad niya. Makadiyos at tapat sa pagsisilbi sa bayan.
Bong Macalalad
ALL HYPE AND MATERIALISM
I am honored to have met Gov. Among Ed Panlilio last June 2008, also meeting his controversial lieutenant, Provincial Administrator Vivian Dabu. I even teased the latter that she has become rather prominent because of the controversies at the Pampanga capitol. And because I used to work for a good governor too, who was almost similar to Panlilio in terms of religiosity, except that he is not a priest but a celibate Opus Dei, I only had encouraging words for Dabu - that you really cannot satisfy many in politics, especially if you are doing what is right.
Well Atty. Dabu may not be such a good public administrator, but that job really calls for utmost trust and confidence from her boss, the governor. Her job is among those considered by law as co-terminus with the appointing authority and thus, requires only trust and confidence from the latter. So making her the center of all issues for a recall of the incumbent is really mind-boggling. Besides, Panlilio hardly has been in office for a year and a half, and to judge him so unfairly in his performance, is really something I cannot understand from those Kapampangans calling for his recall or resignation.
My wife happens to be a Kapampangan and we lived in Mabalacat for more than 5 years. Hence, my keen interest in the issue. I also know for a fact how disappointed some favor seekers when they went to the capitol after Panlilio assumed office, and went back home empty handed. Why? They were used to the old system that when they visit the capitol, they would have at least something to bring home, either cash or some goodies.
I would assume that since Panlilio won on a platform of reform and good governance, he would not follow the footsteps of his predecessors in practicing patronage politics, hence the change is really felt, especially by many who have materialistic intentions.
For the fault-finders at the capitol, Panlilio is an easy target, but people should really think hard and analyze the intentions of those people trying to bring down a neophyte executive who must have done more good to Pampanga than harm. He has brought Pampanga to the national psyche because of his crusade against corruption and illegal gambling, and in showing us that good still triumphs over evil, if only a few good men will take lead.
If any harm has been done, it must really be in threatening the business of illegal gambling and its lords, and putting in peril the future of its beneficiary-politicians.
But like Panlilio and the many who believe in his crusade, I have faith that good will triumph over evil, but not without a price - which is the vigilance of the people of Pampanga against those who seek to take advantage of the materialism of many people. I hope that you will not live up to the joke that you people out there are “mukang pera” and show us that the great province of Pampanga can lead this country in a moral crusade for good governance.
JM Brosas
*Reaction to Macabebe Scout Says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 9:25 pm
if you are not from pampanga or don’t live there, please hold your horses because you may be misinformed about what actually goes on in the province. fact is, Among was not prepared to be a governor whose duty is not “to stay clean” but to get his hands dirty in managing the province’s affairs. high-falutin principles and snow-white morals are fine but pampanga needs hard-nosed compromises, and solutions acceptable to all.
–> I am not Kapampangan. I have never been in Pampanga. The fact is, I am not even in the Philippines for a year now. But I am a Filipino, and for my 26 years of being one I am tired of the very system that has become the de facto engine running my country. Yes, technically a leader should be administratively conversant of his organisation and has the majority support of the latter. But every definition is as good as its application, and Filipinos in these murky times need (as in big time!) moral ascendency from its leaders - the ones not yet engulfed in the system, rather someone outside it who would do a much needed overhaul.
And as I am monitoring events/reports/write-ups here, I would say the grounds for recall petition is basically anchored on administrative lapses of the governor. Why recall when they could have dialogues? Well, I reckon this is a result of the old “Padrino-Samahan System” we have: ‘If you’re not with us, you’re against us.’ The governor is just simply not talking and walking like most of the ducks inside that Provincial Capitol. The said governor has won the mandate of the Kapampangans. So as the other officials calling for the recall, or maybe some of them, but the mandate is technically theirs nonetheless. The governor yielded positive results that previous administrations failed to be at par with. So what’s the fuss? Can’t get the priest-in-hiatus’ drift? Well, I say, get it ‘coz it might be the drift every Filipino is waiting for a long time.
And I say let’s save all “recalls” to those ducks (my apologies to PETA, don’t sue me) that just quack and consume our, the people, golden eggs instead of laying them.
Justine
I’m not from Pampanga but I’m calling all the concerned people of Pampanga to make their little share in standing up for what is right. We all know that the recall petition was made for the personal interest of people who have been affected much by the changes made by Gov. Panlilio.
I call on all the concerned people of Pampanga to save your province while there is still a chance. Propagate this worthy cause of blocking the recall petition by passing the word of support to your friends and ask your friends to do the same. In that way, you are doing your small share in the name of truth and moral governance.
Save Pampanga from these evil forces. Show the world that Pampanga can make a difference. This is the true essence of a “People Power”!
carlo
mga kurakot at makasariking politiko sa pampanga,
Sumali kayo sa recall election to get rid of Fr. Ed dahil alam nyo na hindi nyo mapataba ang mga bulsa nyo habang nasa posisyon si among ed. kakahiya kayo!!!!!!!!!!!
ray
Si GMA at ang kanyang pamilya ang may kagagawan ng hiling para sa recall election in Governor. Sino ba ang mga lumalaban kay Governor, di ba mga tauhan ni GMA? Sino ba ang nagbigay ng maraming pera sa eleksiyon kay GMA, di ba ang nga Pineda na nakalaban ni governor noong huling eleksiyon? Bakit nagagalit ang mga politiko sa Pampanga, dahil di sila makanakaw sa kaban ng bayan dahil nariyan si Governor? Magkano kaya ang perang pinamimigay ngayon ni GMA at ng pamilya niya at ng mga jueteng lords (Pinedas) para sirain si governor? Nakakahiya talaga ang ginagawa ni GMA ! Masahol pa kay Marcos ! Bakit kung sino pa ang gumagawa ng mabuti katulad ni Governor, iyon pa ang ayaw ni GMA na magpatuloy maglingkod? Ano ba ang nangyayari sa bansa natin na Kristiyano pa naman? Governor, patuloy kami naming ipagdadasal para malampasan mo lahat ng kawalanghiyaan ni GMA at ng kanyang pamilya pati na mga alipin niya.
Kagawad
Kareng Kabalen kung Kapampangan,
Obat ing anomaly keng Lahar aliwa yang lawen da reng Sanggunian Panglalawigan at deng meyor tamu!!!
Obat ing Jueteng aliwa yang lawen da reng tau king Munisipyu
Obakit ing taung maglingkod at e gagawang pamanako ing karelang pupuntiryan??
Dakal tana prublema, mengakwalta na kayu dyablus kayu… eko pa masaya???
Aburen yu na keman mamie masalese under keng tapat tamung gubernadur Amung Ed!!!
Mabuhay ka Gov. Ed Panlilio…
Atyu kami lagi keng gulut mu at susuporta kami lagi!!! eko pu migaganaka!!!
paz atienza
Let us support Among Ed and Mayor Oca. It’s a shame that not only “Pampango trapos” but some of his “brother priests” in the Archdiocese have gone out to put him down and shame him. It is no wonder why our moral fiber as a people has been destroyed. We seem to have closed our ears on what is right and have become so indifferent to the corruption around us. We close our ears to the truth revealed to us by people like Lozada, Among Ed, and others like them… but have a good laugh over trivialities like “burr-jer”man and others like him who should be answerable for our downfall as a nation.
Joebeh
To Among Ed:
The Kapampangan OFWs are always praying for you! We believe in your good governance in the province of Pampanga. Do what you think is good and May the Good Lord be always with you. Blessed be!
Danny Mendiola
vice gov guiao is saying among ed is incompetent. Wow! is he saying mark lapid is more competent? what did he do/say while the lapids were in office?
Sese
ken tamung tune apagbabayu….more power to Among Ed….eko pu sa susuqu qeng qeqayung paglaban…suportadu dako deng tune a capampangan!
Robert
Kapampangan ku pu at ngeni ku pa mu menakit at tapat manungkulan keng ketamamung probinsiya tapus ing buri da pa reng bata da reng e makinabang keng katas na ning quarry a ilako de ing gobernador tamu. Kapilan ya pa salese ing Pampanga mung ngening masalese ne ing manungkulan buri da lako depa.
Balu tanaman pu na reng alkalde da reng kekatamung balen na panig la ngan kang Pineda na mag Jueteng at ing ambisyosung Guiao makanyan ya naman.
I lolita Hizon mimua ya kang Among Ed kasi eya mipagbigyan keng buri na, uri sigurung sinaup ya buri na manyingil ne, ing metung kasing problema inyang kinangwa yang balas i Jomar na ala yang permit pepamayaran deng tax apin mitas ya prisyun i Ma na.
Among Ed, eka migaganaka at atiu kami keng gulut mu.Talikuran mi ya i Gloria pero ika e da ka lakwan keng laban.
Jio
To all supporting Gov Panlilio, think again and research his true character before commenting, his name was so popular during election but when he was elected his true character revealed, he is not a team player and thinking for his own interest only, as ex-priest also, he should be in God’s guidance but he’s more than a ‘trapo’. also not supporting Kapampangans, be true to this guy!!!
Adelina Ocampo
Here in Canada, we are supporting Among Ed through prayers.
Among, you are the new Moses to lead your people from slavery of materialism. You must be the examples of more “Moses” in the Philippines. Many of us here will be back to support you. God bless the Philippines.
yenggay
A person can and will do anything for the sake of his own interest. Politics start at home sabi da pin. Ing tune pamagbayu magsimula ya king king sarili tamu. If we are really concern to our country let’s support like Among Ed who wants to heal our sick country.
My family and I support Among.
bencharayat
luid ya i among ed panlilio metung a mayap a tau, go among kya dka gigipitan uling istu mu ing kekang gagawan, busten mu la den. isundu ing panyulung.we need a man like you now.
Marlon Mangalus
Among Ed, suportahan da ca pa rin!
Among Ed may not be a perfect leader/governor of Pampanga, but I still believe that God placed him at his office to pave the way for new brand of politics, so that the real leader that will lead us to progress ca compete with the trapos. Among Ed is the catalyst to change the mindset of our people, up lift their dignity and selfwort, thus giving them arms to fight for patronage politics…
We have hope, and now that Among Ed is being demonized by these TRAPOS, let stand up again and fight what is morally right!
Manalakaran tamu Pampanga!
KASAUP
help us raise funds to defend among ed on the recall petition file against him. kailangan po ng pampanga and suporta ninyong lahat upang mangibabaw ang kabutihan sa aming probinsya. Muli po, ngayon pa lamang ay nagpapasalamat na kami sa ano mang tulong na maipapaabot nyo sa Pampanga. Luid po kayong lahat!!! contact us at kasaup.pampanga@yahoo.com
glen-dubai
Among Ed, kahit hinde po ako kapampangan alam ko na kau ay sinugo for a good and complete change in pampanga..Kung kakandidat nga kaung president kau ang iboboto kesa sa mga matatakaw na pulitiko..bihira ang mga kagaya mo….Mabuhay ka
OscarDUBAI
Nakakahiya kayong mga pulitiko kayo…
Dahil ba di kayo makakuha ng pera ng Gobyerno at namumulubi na kayo kaya gusto nyong bumaba sa pwesto si Among ED?
Like in Candaba Pampanga.
Humingi ng tulong ang isang barangay sa Mayor nila na ipagawa kalsada nila at parang may kondisyones pa ang MAYOR. Ang mga materyales ng paggawa ng kalsada ay available na at irerelease nalang. ayaw pang ibigay ni Mayor (Candaba) sabi ng mga tao sa barangay hihingi sila ng tulong kay Among ED. nagbanta ang Mayor, kapag ginawa nyo yun humingi ng tulong kay Among ED di na kayo pweding lumapit sakin. At the end lumapit ang mga tao kay Gov. ED then after a week nagawa kalsada nila…
so anong masasabi nyo dyan?
Mga kurakot kayo!!! magbabanta pa kayo!!!
Animaleeessss!!!!
Luid ya i AMONG ED!!!
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