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 23rd, 2008 at 10:20 pm
Corrupt politicians are worse than criminals. Criminals use force or violence, but politicians use their position, intelligence and cunning to steal from the very people they swore to protect and serve.
February 23rd, 2008 at 9:41 am
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tehmuffinman Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Just because everyone in government is corrupt, does that mean that we, the Filipino people, should not hold our public officials accountable for their own actions?
Yes, there is no such thing as a “clean” government. Yes, the opposition is just as corrupt as those in the administration. Yes, the next president after GMA will most likely be corrupt also.
However, by not demanding the truth to come out, they will only continue to steal from us. By not taking action, we are only succumbing to these thieves and allowing them to exploit us once again. By not holding our government to a higher moral standard, future presidents will only be more corrupt and more incompetent than GMA.
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Amen, Amen, To that.
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:45 am
Gaite graduated as valedictorian of their elementary class at the St. Monica Academy in Baao, Camarines Sur in 1969 and graduated high school salutatorian at the Holy Rosary Academy in 1973. He took up law at the Ateneo de Manila
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He might be a very educated person but not after what he said. He only prove that he is a hypocrites! just like Gloria Arroyo.
February 20th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
tehmuffinman - Yes, is no such thing as a “clean” government. Yes, the opposition is just as corrupt as those in the administration. Yes, the next president after GMA will most likely be corrupt also.
Thats the point, why I don’t agree to People Power from now. Parang di pa sapat. Parang puro Malalaking Tao lang din ang involve para mag agawan sa pwesto. Ang daming pumapapel para makita ng tao.
Para sa mga Goverment or Ex Goverment Official na nasa Rally at Misa sa GreenHills: PUTANG INA NYO! LUBAYAN NYO AT PATAHIMIKIN NYO ANG SAMBAYANANG PILIPINO!
February 19th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Just because everyone in government is corrupt, does that mean that we, the Filipino people, should not hold our public officials accountable for their own actions?
Yes, there is no such thing as a “clean” government. Yes, the opposition is just as corrupt as those in the administration. Yes, the next president after GMA will most likely be corrupt also.
However, by not demanding the truth to come out, they will only continue to steal from us. By not taking action, we are only succumbing to these thieves and allowing them to exploit us once again. By not holding our government to a higher moral standard, future presidents will only be more corrupt and more incompetent than GMA.