THERE was collective outrage among bloggers with the Malu Fernandez controversy. There was collective outrage among Fil-Ams at the racist statement from “Desperate Housewives.” Today, we are confronted by a much, much more despicable incident but where is the outrage?
The opposition is and will bleed the issue for their selfish motives. The commentators and opinion writers are having a heyday making various spins and interpretations with Fr. Panlilio’s expose. But where is the outrage?
Definitely, it is not only the few who have spoken that received a paper bag with bundles of money. An ABS-CBN video footage showed other politicians carrying similar bags. The rest may deny getting any money but it won’t change the fact that public perception is that they indeed got money. Delicadeza is alien to them. Garapalan is the name of the game. But still, where is the outrage?
Why are we not out in the streets demanding explanations and even making calls for resignation? Why do we go on with our lives as if this suhulan is just a normal incident? Why is there no collective outrage? No, I am not calling for people power. I am merely asking why have we become so meek and numb as a people in spite of the endless political scandals that confront us everyday.
The suhulan did not really come as a surprise. The suprise is when somebody, thanks to Fr. Panlilio, finally came out to expose the incident. (I am quite disappointed with Gov. Grace Padaca when she claimed on the news that she got a Christmas card from the GMA with P50, 000 but never came out to expose this gift giving incident at the time.) Corruption has become a way of life in our country. We know it happens. It is the P500, 000 that Fr. Panlilio showed to media that gave corruption a “face.”
In his column, Jose Ma. Montelibano said, “Nation building is character building.” Precisely. And that is my personal advocacy. Call it character building, value formation, good citizenship. If there is no collective change in our attitude and ways as a people, we will remain unaffected by the corrupt practices we see and hear everywhere. It is not really surprising why there is no collective outrage with regards to this blatant suhulan in Malacañang.
Loading ...
November 2nd, 2007 at 2:30 pm
YOUR INTENTIONS ARE GREAT.BUT WHO WILL REPLACE HER?WE HAVE THE BEST CORRUPT POLITICIANS IN THE WORLD.IT WOULD BE AWKWARD IF WE CHANGE.LET US CONTINUE WHAT WE HAVE PERFECTED,WE WILL COME OUT TRIUMPHANT!
November 2nd, 2007 at 12:30 pm
What for?We already got their apology!How far do we have to take this matter?
November 1st, 2007 at 11:34 am
What for?We already got our apology.
October 26th, 2007 at 9:17 am
Kickazzmomma
Actually, I am so outraged.
Nothing can describe the feeling of anger and disgust that I feel right now for the lady in Malacanang. First, because I expect more from her morally, because she is a mother, a lady and head of the country at that.
How do I channel my seething hatred for these hooligans converging at Malacanang? I can only gnash my teeth! Sometimes I wish I had the magical powers to snatch the souls of these hoodlums reigning over our government and put them inside a bottle and bury them underground…but I do not have.
What I fear is, if i march to the street and suceed in ousting these pretenders to the throne, who will take over? I am scared that we will get the same manipulators who will steal it away from us. Remember Gloria? She was a fence sitter playing it safely on the sideline until there was a chance to grab the the seat in Malacanang.
_____________________
Wow, You have my sympathy! but if you’re only looking to replace Mrs. Pidal’s there is plenty. Only less evil then her. I’m sure there is more qualified can takeover whenever she get kick out. From her stolen power! But for what I can see that well never happen because she control the entire corrupt justice system. She have plenty of money to buy them off. Mabuhay si Mrs. Kawatan.
October 26th, 2007 at 9:09 am
icehands
THE 500 grand
that’s the problem with you people, when you’re given money you just feel like you are bless, you don’t even worry what is the money for nor where it came from. it is a good thing that someone like him stood up.
how can they say the gov. has no money when they are giving out cash and its not even december?! early gifts? wow! wish they feed the hungry/poor na lang.
Glorietta Bombing.
i believe the bombing in g2 was clearly to divert the attention of people from the recent issues. it was a C4 type explosive guys ans NOT LPG…i pity GMA for this…she is indeed morally bankrupt.
___________
Excuse me Sir/Madam. You mean, Corrupt? she is not bankrupt, She have plenty of money to be given away, Its the taxespayer’s money and the American people money that she’s been given away. She have plenty.