A FORMER congressman, a bar topnotcher and a public official, Secretary Sergio Apostol was one of the prominent politicians respected during his term as a congressman, championing the cause even of OFWs when he was one of the first congressmen to use their CDF to finance OFWs
overseas.
But as a Filipino with Chinese origin (from the Lim family clan), I find it hard to believe the good man Apostol as I used to see him become tactless in his words against Lozada, being emotionally driven as to spark the ire of the Chinese community. I can only imagine how much of a bad influence the Palace could give good politicians like Apostol. I have not met him personally, but I only heard good things about him in the past. Now this, such an outrage.
Regardless of who they are, or their origin, Palace should amply react to such an outrage, quickly salvaging its image by getting rid of such people who would tactlessly make such remarks against cultural or religious minorities in the country. Malacañang is looked upon as the epitome of public administration, regardless of how its image is being questioned these days, and should do its best to protect or maintain its integrity, for whatever is left of it.
– Jun de Vera, Barangay San Isidro, Makati City, Philippines (via e-mail)
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February 18th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
My goodness gracious! It’s all non-sense guys!
1. How can you course it to proper law forum where in fact they (PGMA et ALL’) are the law. They even outsmarted the senate most of the time.
2. Which part and when did the witness (Lozada) lied? I think he is very consistent. Mike (Defensor) even admitted to the 50,000 money given by him to Loazada.
3. I think Lozada is a simple man. The fact of the reason on why he became a part of the present government’s mainstream is his gratitude to Corpus. Corpus tried to stop the people who threaten his life, and he exchange his services, doing project evaluation. So question is, what will he gain for this so-called lying? Another series of death threat? Think people!
4. If there was no truth or even a single element of truth about the ZTE-NBN corruption……why did PGMA suspend (and later stop) the deal?
5. What made Abalos resign this time? Why not during the computerization scandal? Why not during the height of election fraud? You’re guess is good as mine. It’s already up to their necks!
I see no motive on the part of Lozada why he will lie on these matters.
I think the crooks (present government) under-estimated him along the way. Thinking that he might not come out as a credible witness or nobody will listen to him, because he is a nobody. Now he is giving them sleepless nights, and have raise their paranoia up a little bit.
:-)
So, let me say to your witness (Lozada)……keep doing what you’re doing right now. I know it’s not that easy, and I congratulate you for your courage.
AA from Kabul!
February 18th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Ang problema sa administrasyong ito, lahat ng imbestigasyon sa Senado, sinasabotahe. Nasaan is Joc Joc Bolante? Nasaan si Garcillano? At nasaan na si Bedol? Laht ng taong gobyernong ito na makapagbibigay ng liwanag sa imbestigasyon, nawala nang lahat. Bakit ayaw humarap ng kabinete ni Arroyo sa Senado? Ito lamang ang administrasyon na lahat ay nakatago. Ngayon sasabihin na palabas lamang ang ginagawa sa senado? Bakit hindi humarap ang mga taong kailangang humarap para mabigyan ng “final closure” ang lahat ng issue na dapat maliwanagan?
February 18th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
What you know and what you can prove are two different things. Jun Lozada and Joey De Venecia keep on saying they know a lot of things. But can they prove what they claim? Jun Lozada had lied in the past, so which part of his statement is true this time. What about Joey? Si Joey ay na 1-2-3 (meaning hindi sapat and perang inalok sa kanya, kaya siya tumuga). Otherwise, these things will not come out. Thanks (sa pagbubulgar ng katiwalian), but no thanks anyway.
February 18th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
It is very easy to accuse anybody but to prove the allegation is the difficult part. In the case of Mr. Lozada I believe he is not a credible witness because his testimony is not backed by solid evidence and also because of the fact that he himself admitted his own wrongdoings and therefore is guilty of corruption. So, it would be much better to put and end to this useless Senate investigations which afterward produces nothing (no legislation) and only a waste of taxpayers money. It is very clear from the body language of Senators like Villar, Lacson, Roxas, Legarda etc. that this is being done not because they hate corruption per se but because of their political ambition in 2010. Based on observation, the President really works very hard to move this country forward. Let’s pray and support her and allow her to finish her term. After her term ends when she is no longer immune from suit, I challenge all the critics to prepare and file their charges in the proper court not trial by publicity
February 18th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Lozada’s handlers’ almost hit the target.