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 15th, 2008 at 3:42 am
We pray for Lozada’s safety and protection and for the liberation of our nation from those whose POWER OF LOVE was overcome by the LOVE OF POWER..
For Lozada’s critics:
“Great spirits have often encountered violent opposition from weak minds.” — Albert Einstein
For Lozada’s courage and for those who obstructs the exposition of truth:
“In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” George Orwell
For the CORRUPT, POWER-HUNGRY, MATERIALISTIC (di n’yo madadala sa hukay mga perang ninanakaw n’yo), INDIFFERENT DARK SIDE FORCES:
“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” Jimi Hendrix
Sa mga walang pakialam at ignorante nating kababayan:
At least yung mga nagrarally may ginagawa and it’s their constitutional right to do so. Ikaw/kayo anong ginagawa n’yo??? LIFE IS BIGGER THAN YOU AND ME!! - malen
February 15th, 2008 at 3:29 am
Problema sa ‘Pinas when someone tell the truth, KIKIDNAPIN. When someone wants GOOD GOVERNANCE, magdedemolition job to oust him out of office.
If you want to personally experience Arroyo’s government corruption, punta ka sa Provincial Capitol ng Pampanga. Our province’s condition is the microcosm of Arroyo’s corruption. They are ganging up on our BELOVED GOVERNOR BECAUSE HE WANTS GOOD GOVERNANCE, ERADICATION OF CORRUPTION, ACCOUNTABILITY, and MORAL ASCENDENCY!! WHY??? Talo mga manok nya sa election at nabulgar ng governor namin yung 0.5 million pangmeryenda lulan sa paper bag.
WOW ONLY IN THE PHILIPPINES!!
February 14th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
kung tapang lang, lahat ng tao matapang, pero iba ang gulang ni jun lozada, kung iisipin pagkatapos nito malaki ang pakinabang na makukuha niya, so please lang, wag tayong magpakatanga na para lang sa bayan yung ginagawa niya. pwede natin sabihin yun sa lahat ng naging witness at whistle blower dyan sa senado.
malaki ang nakataya sa mga presidentiables na senador at asahan na natin marami pang personalidad sa mundo ng pulitika ang sasakay sa isyu na ‘to, kagaya pa ng mga nauna. bakit di natin sabihin kay lozada na magsampa na siya ng kaso ng may matapos naman na isyu, ng totoong makinabang ang taong-bayan sa sinasabi niyang katotohan daw.
pagod na ang mga pinoy sa ganitong gulo, di ko maintindihan bakit nagpipilit ang ilan na guluhin ang isip ni juan dela cruz. ayaw ko na ng pelikulang di tapos at bitin, so please lang, sa huling pagkakataon maging totoo naman tayo.
kung sino man yung lalabas pa diyan at magaakusa, dumiretso na kayo sa korte at wag ng magpasikat at magpagamit sa pulitiko!!! kasi kahit saan mang lugar sa mundo, kelangan pa rin sumunod sa tamang proseso ng batas.
February 14th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
I’m sick and tired of Senate’s never ending investigation of Administration’s wrong doing for the purpose of legislation without achieving any conclusion. They (opposition in general) are not functioning as legislative body but investigative body with a sole and main reason to pin down the current administration so that they can take charge. Can’t they wait the proper time of election to enable them present the most viable alternative to this administration. Meanwhile do their share of work as members of senate task to pass laws that will benefit the entire country. Maawa naman kayo sa Pilipinas. Let’s work together for the better life of all Filipinos.
Tolits (OFW)
February 14th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Honestly, I don’t believed in Mr. Lozada. In the first place he admitted his own corrupt practices and all he says are mere allegations without documentary evidence and cannot stand in any court of law. My advised to him please don’t destabilize this country. Nakakagulo yong testimony mo at hindi nakakatulong sa ating ekonomiya. And to the Senators please stop this nonsense, waste of time investigations. Sayang ang billions of pesos na budget n’yo. Ang main function ninyo ay ang gumawa ng batas para sa kabutihan ng mga Filipino hindi mag conduct ng useless investigations paulit-ulit wala namang nangyayari. Talagang in aid of grandstanding lang and early politicking.