I AM no fan of GMA. I abhor what’s going on in Philippine government and politics now, but I choose to see things from a higher plane.
I often wonder, if GMA is so evil and corrupt, why is GDP growth the highest in 31 years? Why is inflation in the low 2 percent? Why is the peso at P40.50 [to the dollar]? The problem with many is they think corruption can go away overnight. Why don’t we try to place ourselves in Malacañang and imagine funding a P6-billion presidential campaign, a P200-million-per-senator campaign, P20 million per congressional bet, local, etc., etc. from our own pockets?
We drag GMA out of Malacañang and you think all our problems are over. Haven’t you considered the biggest potential winners in such a scenario are the rightist military or the extreme left? Sadly, we may be playing to the tune of rightist and leftist power grabbers… and unknowingly leading the nation to the way of Burma!
Unfortunately, GMA is about the best this rotten political system can produce. She is a small part of the problem. Someone said the opposition can’t seem to gain any headway because nobody is above the fray. Of course no politician is above the fray. They are all part of this extremely flawed political system. To fix the system, we must first work long and hard to attain an economy that will support a principled political system. The only way there is sustained economic growth. Somewhere along [the way], we change the electoral system so one does not have to steal or sacrifice his/her principles to get elected and do his/her mandate.
After a sustained 10-year growth, for example, government may be able to partially reimburse election expenses. It will be able to pay government employees wages that afford basic necessities and more dignified lives. By then, ordinary Filipinos can afford to donate part of their growing disposable incomes to help elect competent and principled leaders.
My call to media and so-called moralists: Think!
– Gerry Ditching, Makati City, Philippines (via e-mail)
July 13th, 2008 at 2:02 am
I can sense that “Maria Rachel C. Concepcion or her source of the article once belonged to GMA’s inner circle in Malacanang whose relationship with the first family turned sour like what happened to the infamous “Hyatt 10″. He or she knew the sordid details on how those VIP’s are living their daily lives. In short, this person is revealing the extent of the graft and corruption that is taking place within the four walls of Malacanang. The persons, the figures are mentioned like those contents in a fiction article (without proof but merely statement) and “Ma’m Rachel” want us to believe the veracity of his/her statement? Did she or he expect that the entire nation will create another EDSA similar to what had toppled Erap? Without refering to the evidence on hand even in the simplest form that were presented by Chavit and during Clarissa Ocampo’s witness’ stand, this statement is considered another form of heresay.
How many times this kind of scheme has to be repeated, the last time of which is Lozada’s revelation. Give us even one single piece of hard evidence that such actions mentioned by “Ma’m Rachel” took place and we will do the rests. Without that, you better shot up because your wasting our time.
July 12th, 2008 at 3:16 am
I’m still hoping na someday ay may isang Pilipino na mamumuno sa ating bansa tulad ng President or Prime Minister ng isang masaganang bansa na namamayani sa ating mundo na di kinulapulan ng corruption at naglilingkod ng taimtim sa kanyang tungkulin. Sabi nga ni Robert Kennedy and I quote, “Some men see things as they are and say Why? I dream things that never where and say Why Not?”.
July 11th, 2008 at 6:17 am
Hi Mr. Ongpin, nice to read about HM, King Anthony S. Martin and we opened his account details in Bank of America in North Carolina but we’ve been advised by UN and World Bank Group that’s not owned by HM but the Filipino People and let me tell you that HM’s account in Bank of America were quite too big than we ever seen in our life; it’s not only talking and confirmed of Billions of Dollars but more than Quadrillions of Dollars.
June 26th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was already shifted her resignation into bulk because she wanted to cheat HM, King Anthony Santiago Martin who is in the line for her presidency, As a King, he has lot of financial resources in fact GMA made her illegal US$ 770 Trillion and Php 890 Quadrillion direct currencies without back up and she wanted HM to guarantee her illegal wrongdoings and now HM, King Anthony Santiago Martin has been watched over depression made by GMA so GMA felt sleepless because she will be eliminated as Head of State of the Islands.
May 27th, 2008 at 6:28 am
Thanks for the info maria rachel…
Everything you wrote are recycled plots and litany that have also happened in the past administrations..only..the names have been changed..
As long as the Filipinos voters are not properly educated and enlightened.. this cycle of corruption and greed will never stop.
The problem in todays society is, we are only good in attacking the symptoms but always short in addressing the cause. We always come up with far fetched solutions that appears to came from fairy tale books. We are only good in blaming the government but never blame the society that created that government. All the past years, the Philippione society has never matured..its always been “ako lang ang tama”, “ako lang ang sikat” mentality. For what have become of the present administration is the fault of the rotten society we have today. If you want change, you will have your chance on 2010..so stop dwelling on what had happened and concentrate on what can be done, to use 2010 a turning point for a better governement.
May 20th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
SO THE PEOPLE MAY KNOW
The present artificial rice crisis is a diversionary tactics of Malacanang Mafia and Arroyo Corrupt-poration,Inc. this is an orchestrated attempt to lessen the impact of NBN-ZTE scandal and the Spratlys Joint Agreement controversies. With the scenario of impending rice shortage/ crisis in expense of the inept Secretary Arthur Yap, the Malacanang Mafia is now on counter-offensive to totally eliminate the so-called “enemy of the state” pertaining to the opposition and various cause oriented organization who vigorously call for GMA resignation.
Time and again, the triumvirate of “sinister political geniuses” namely of Ronaldo Puno of DILG, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, and Norberto Gonzales of National Security rescued the scandal-tainted GMA regime during the peak of public indignation brought by the NBN-ZTE whistleblower Engr. Jun Lozada. The main strength of GMA regime depends on the triumvirate of Puno -Ermita- Gonzales and the other personalities of Malacanang Mafia and Arroyo Corrupt-poration, Inc are only on the supporting role. The AFP and PNP loyalty to GMA is highly attributed to the triumvirate because of the “loyalty bonuses” and other concessions they have provided to the military and police hierarchy.
Aside from “loyalty bonuses” among the AFP and PNP hierarchy, they have received huge open-ended budget on modernization which is part of the concession. Huge budget on modernization only means more money for the AFP and PNP hierarchy.
The triumvirate of Puno-Ermita-Gonzales earns the trust of GMA and FG for a number of occasions, their influence on GMA and FG are beyond recognition. Their brainchild strategy and counter-measures on various scandals have help GMA regime to survive the political turmoil since 2001. Because the formidable triumvirate of P-E-G is still strong and united, GMA will finish her term in 2010 and beyond.
THE P-E-G TRIUMVIRATE MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO GMA REGIME
Sec. Ronaldo Puno is also known as “master tactician” and seasoned negotiator, he is a well-known friend of the Arroyos ever since the political career of GMA began and also a known friend/ supporter of former President Estrada. His vast contact and connection to the local leaders’ governors, congressmen, mayors and alike prior to his appointment as Secretary of DILG makes him the right man to assume the role of “messenger of hope and promises” to the Traditional Politicos (TRAPOS) in exchange of GMAs vow to push thru with the Charter Change and decentralization which is only an enticement in exchange for local leaders loyalty and stanch support. He is also one of GMAs adviser who persuades her to run in 2004 with a promise to secure the presidency in her favor.
With GMA, FG, Puno-Ermita-Gonzales, and Garcillano and with the support of AFP and PNP and Malacanang Mafia, they have created a covert plan to secure the presidency. This includes sourcing of election funds in whatever forms-GSIS/ SSS/ PCSO/ other illegal funds, prearranged cheating, black propaganda against FPJ and other presidentiables, wiretapping and political harassment and etc.
FG role is to source more election funds, Sec. Puno heads the group which will manipulate the Comelec results with help coming from Garcillano to tamper election returns; Sec. Ermita heads
the media brigade, Sec. Norberto Gonzales supervises the wiretapping and orchestrated the military for back-up and support for the intended cheating.
One concrete example of how important Sec. Ronnie Puno to GMA is the latter presidential pardon given to former President Erap which is his idea and his demand in order to return the favor to former Pres. Erap who have help Sec. Ronnie Puno a number of times. GMA can’t resist the appeal of Sec. Puno even though the result of her action will result a major rift between GMA and former ally, Gov. Chavit Singson not to mention the further decline of her trust rating and popularity. With the said pardon, Gov. Singson have distance himself from GMA.
Sec. Ronnie Puno vast influence among local leaders also resulted to JDV ouster and thus elevating the role of Congressman Prospero Nograles to the Speakership, with the help of Congressmen Mikey and Dato Arroyo, Iggy Arroyo Sec. Puno has muster the support of Members of the Lower House to clamor for change of leadership without a legitimate basis or apparent issue. The said “loyalty packages” to majority of Congressmen include financial considerations and priority project funds for their respective districts. The testimonies of JDV son to the NBN-ZTE scandal is a mere chance because Sec. Puno with the blessing of Malacanang Mafia already decided to boot JDV from Speakership as early as June 2007.
Sec. Puno masterplan was again supported by GMA. The rift between JDV and Sec. Puno started with the vision of Parliamentary form of Government before the term of GMA expires and the merger of CMD-LAKAS and KAMPI which JDV decline because his party will be under KAMPI under GMA, Sec. Puno and Congressman Villafuerte. GMA entrusted to JDV to do all legal means within the boundary of Constitution to change the form of government from Presidential to Parliamentary. With the said grand plan, JDV have been provided all-out financial support from GMA and Malacanang Mafia to ensure the success. But after many attempts, which all fails Sec. Puno blamed the failure to JDV because of his other vested interest including his ambition to secure the top position if ever the system of government will be Parliamentary. With verbal arguments and heated exchanges of words, Sec. Puno reminds JDV of his failures will cause his current position in the lower Congress and end his political career. The heated arguments between JDV and Sec. Puno occur everytime the Malacanang Mafia inner circle holds meeting to discuss the merger and other political issues and to counter all impact of various scandals facing FG and GMA regime.
Prior to NBN-ZTE scandal, Sec. Puno have already plotted an Oust JDV campaign as early as 2006 . The problem with JDV is his inability to know his real enemy. He is very confident that GMA is on his side come what may.
But then again, Sec. Puno succeeded in ousting JDV and forming a stronger political party which he is one of the founders.
The idea of “unity walk” and call of support is also his brainchild, he directed all DILG provincial Directors and instructed local officials to do their part in any form to show support to GMA. A fund for “loyalty and support” was provided among local leaders including propaganda funds, pro-GMA rallies, media ads and others. The government shoulders the transportation and accommodation of local officials from governors, congressmen, mayors, councilors and even barangay captains from their respective provinces to Manila and vise-versa. The funds were provided by the Office of the President.
His contribution during the 2004 election is so great, that whatever he proposed and asks to GMA and FG is immediately provided.
And what is in exchange of Sec. Puno loyalty and steadfast services to GMA and FG?
We have seen the clearer picture, the merging of CMD-LAKAS and KAMPI is inevitable. A stronger political party of GMA which Sec. Ronnie Puno belongs to the hierarchy only means one thing - political power beyond 2010.
Sec. Puno is as sinister as GMA, not to mention huge amount of money deposited to his bank accounts regularly which was provided by the Arroyo Corrupt-poration, Inc. He knows that being head of a stronger political party of KAMPI/ CMD-LAKAS will further expand his influence among local leaders which is synonymous to power and more money. He has no other concessions or political ambitions aside for eventual political appointments even after GMA
terms ends but a firm and clear manipulation of local politicos. With enormous power as party leader he is on the vantage point, a political power to last beyond 2010.
Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita is known as GMA propagandist, his brainchild is the creation of a covert media brigade entirely different from Malacanang Media Group and Office of the Press Secretary. With collaboration with Sec. Ignacio Bunye, they have formed a call-center type media brigade. The main purpose of the said operation is to counteract any negative impact of various scandals and controversies, minimize public outrage and resign GMA clamor which the Malacanang Mafia and Arroyo Corrupt-poration, Inc. is the culprit.
The operation is a well-equipped and well-organized and located in three locations; two (2) in Manila and (1) in Cebu. The media brigade is located in PNP compound.
They have vast resources funded by the Office of the President and Presidents Intelligence Fund.
They have text brigade, blog brigade, tv-print brigade and other mass media form. Their primary role is to monitor all television station, radio station, newspaper and other media group and immediately create a scenario of “silent majority”. The operation is of great help to GMA because it lessens the impact of public opinion and creates divisiveness among various conflicting group.
They have also patronize the “divide and conquer” strategy wherein the divisiveness in public opinion created by the Malacanang media brigade and eventually diminishes the momentum of public outrage in any scandals and controversies in GMA regime.
The PCSO’s TV ad of GMA self-glorification and phony economic figures and indicators is also under Sec. Ermitas responsibility.
Aside from being GMA top propagandist, Sec. Ermita also help Garcillano to elude arrest and public condemnation by hiding Garcillano; after his arrival from forced travel abroad, Garcillano who is the “brain” of 2004 massive electoral fraud and cheating was temporary sheltered by Sec.
Ermita in his home turf. With the help of his relative, the Mayor of Balayan City and a very trustworthy close-in security who also from Balayan, Batangas secured Garcillano. Garcillano stays in Balayan City for almost three months; all his needs were provided by the said Mayor with full security by his assigned protector.
The same scenario is almost identitical to NBN-ZTE whistleblower. The same forced travel and provision for close-in security was also given to Engr. Jun Lozada but unlike Garcillano, Engr. Lozada opted to come out in the open and speak for the truth which resulted to another public clamor of Oust GMA. While Engr. Lozadas life is now in total mess not to mention continuous harassment and security threat, Garcillano enjoys the comfort of Malacanang protection plus bonuses in the form of monetary rewards.
With Sec. Ermitas contribution, Malacanang Mafia have enough time to immediately launched a counter-offensive measures including tampering of Garcillanos passport, relocation and replacement of electoral returns, bribing the electoral majority of congressmen who are pro-GMA, legal front to delay canvassing of electoral returns.
And what is in exchange of Sec. Ermita loyalty and steadfast services to GMA and FG?
Sec. Ermita’s loyalty to GMA and FG also has its price, Sec. Ermita business interest is in full swing especially in Batangas. He and his relatives, through various dummy companies is on buying spree of prime industrial lots in the new industrial zone of Balayan, including joint venture in port development project as alternative to Batangas City port. With his influence and surprisingly huge financial resources, the Ermitas are now a political dynasty in the making. And such political and business interest only means more power and more money.
The last local election in 2007, wherein the son of Sec. Ermita runs for Vice-Governorship position in spite of a being a neophyte only shows a clear sign of Sec. Ermitas influence in Malacanang Mafia. The campaign expense of his son was well funded by Malacanang and Arroyo Corrupt-poration, Inc. despite the outpouring of financial support, the younger Ermita loss the position of Vice-Governor on a slim margin. And despite the loss, the young Ermita earns a huge amount of money from political contributions.
Beyond 2010, Sec. Ermita and his political-dynasty in the making will be a major political force to reckon. They have now the financial resources to launch a province-wide campaign for top positions thus protecting their business interest.
Sec. Norberto Gonzales, is the most sinister among the triumvirate. He is the one to be avoided, his typically shy and soft-spoken personality is different from who really he is. He is the “ Ominous Intellectual” and the man behind the “GMAs luck and survival”. GMA trusted Sec. Gonzales so much that he provided not only all financial support but also authority to supervise special operation and to handle various “government secrets”.
Surprisingly, Sec. Gonzales has no concession or whatsoever with GMA and FG. He has no business interest and political power to protect. His penultimate dream is to change the form of government from the present Presidential to Parliamentary, being the head and president of Socialist Party of the Philippines His ideology of local government equality and decentralization
policy is the only answer to the current problem of our country and unless the government set-up is not transformed into parliamentary through whatever constitutional means, he will be loyal to GMA and allies beyond 2010.
Sec. Norberto Gonzales brainchild includes the Venable Contract and other lobbying contracts with various US Lobbying firms to get US support to push through with Constitutional Charter Change, the acquisition of wire tapping equipment to further enhance the wiretapping capability of the state to monitor personalities especially the opposition and civil society groups (most of the wiretapping equipments, GPS, surveillance system was purchased in last quarter of 2003-funds was provided by the Office of the President), the creation of “watch groups” composed of military and police to monitor various personalities who are anti-GMA, creation of political crisis scenario, “mastermind” of political killings and forced disappearance, and creator of various secret documents and OPS to avert any political crisis.
His most crazy idea during the height of public outrage on the ongoing NBN-ZTE scandal is to create a political crisis including a scripted assassination plots of GMA, carryout a real assassination attempt of one pro-GMA senator and blame the incident to the opposition, bombings in various Mindanao urban centers and declaring a state of emergency wherein the whole country will be place under military and police control for six months depending on the situation. But the said state of emergency is not a full declaration of “Martial Law” and they will legally defend the would-be Executive Order as a constitutional mandate of the President to guard the state from power grabbers.
During the Feb. 29 inter-faith rally, the inner circle of Malacanang Mafia immediately hold a command conference in PNP compound to monitor the situation, in the event that the said inter-faith rally spontaneous amassed a huge support from the masses they will immediately put into effect Sec. Gonzales “crisis scenario”. But things did not happen the way they expected, because such plans will only resulted to chaos and bloodshed just because of GMAs continuing clinging to power, the Presidency which never was belong to her.
And what is in exchange of Sec. Norberto Gonzales loyalty to GMA and FG?
With so much power and authority in his hand, Secretary Gonzales only wants one thing-to realize his dream of a modern Philippines under a Parliamentary form of Government. But he was blinded with the realization of new Philippines because of his concept of eliminate the enemy of the state at all cost to pursue his vision.
When he joins the Cabinet of GMA, he was promised to help pursue the vision of progressive Philippines under a new form of government. And ever since, he became an action man for GMA. He was blinded by power and forgotten his real intention of serving the country.
Unless the triumvirate is with GMA, no political noise or large rallies will force her out of Malacanang. The triumvirates are geniuses on their fields and all their actions contributed greatly to GMA continue survival.
Other major personalities in Malacanang Mafia and Arroyo Corrupt-poration, Inc. are:
Congressman Ignacio Arroyo – The overnight multi-millionaire is so lucky to be entrusted by his power kingpin brother FG Mike Arroyo the multi-million Jose Pidal account. The said money is so huge that half of it was deposited to various accounts in Hongkong. Cong. Iggy Arroyo is now enjoying the role of major politico in spite of his being a neophyte, the luxurious lifestyle provided by his ever-generous brother. Aside from Php 200M in cash, Iggy is expanding his business interest all over the country including venturing in highly profitable shipping business.
He is also a major role player in the Lower House, together with the two Arroyos Mikey and Dato; they are considered the “right persons” to talk to for each lawmaker’s countrywide development fund (pork barrel) which was also confirmed by JDV during his privileged speech.
He is a well-known gambler and womanizer after the fortune he amassed from his brother. With so much money and power, he is opting to run for governorship of Negros Occidental in 2010.
Congressman Mikey Arroyo – the eldest among the GMA sibling, he is the making of his father. After only a two terms as a lawmaker, he is already a traditional politico. He is the “genie” and make-believe Speaker of the Lower House because of his ability to unite loyal supporters for her mother. With various concession and cash gifts, they have been able to hold a solid block that enables them to oppose any attempts of impeachment. He also works with Sec. Puno to convince and bribed majority of congressmen to oust JDV and elevate Speaker Nograles.
His wealth is also unexplainable, in span of only 5 years he has amassed Php 100M in cash and deposited in various bank accounts and not to mention other business interest which he owns or as a majority shareholder.
His 2010 ambition is to take the top position of Pampanga and expand the Arroyo dynasty.
Congressman Dato Arroyo – This younger Arroyo seems to idolize his father and older brother, as a neophyte solon his been able to assert himself as a major political power player. “So young and yet so corrupt”, the idea of running as a lawmaker in the far distant Camarines Sur only shows how influential the Arroyos in the local level. Totally unknown but with FG’s money and influence he won a landslide margin.
His role in Lower House is similar to his brother as a “mediator” Dato is not as greedy as his brother and FG for he only runs for the said position to protect their interest. But in the coming days, Dato will eventually molded into FG and Mikey.
Mike Defensor-the former DENR chief who was also chief negotiator under Sec. Ermita and Sec. Ronnie Puno. His vast wealth is of unknown sources except for being the head of DENR who approves mining contracts to a number of foreign mining firms during his stint.
His multi-million wealth is the results of hefty commissions from various mining contracts he approves during his DENR days. His rift with Executive Secretary Ermita has resulted to division in Malacanang Media brigade.
His senatorial attempt is also mind-boggling for having a well-financed campaign funds in spite of little financial support from Malacanang Mafia. Currently he is still belongs to Malacanang Inner Circle and acting as Public Relations and Media consultant.
Sec. Ignacio Bunye- His mishandling of Garci tapes wiretapping scandal lessen GMA trust to the former mayor and congressman of Muntinlupa. His wealth was accumulated during his stint as local officials. He is the local version of Pinocchio but the wealthier version. He is the right man of Executive Secretary Ermita to handle and supervise the covert Malacanang Media brigade.
Commissioner Ben Abalos – His reputation being a “commissioner” started during his stint as Mayor of Mandaluyong, his cohorts in various hocus pocus and diversion of city funds, ghost employees, ghost deliveries and ghost projects is her former budget officer who instantly became a multi-millionaire.
Commissioner Abalos also received a huge amount from the winning bidder of counting machines for the acquisition of Multi-billion peso election counting machines.
His role in 2004 election makes him the best buddy and confidante of FG thus a SC decision acquitting him for any scandal is highly controversial and questionable.
His assets are numerous from trading, agri-business, construction, food and etc. you name it; he has every business interest in town especially in Mandaluyong. He has a multi-million peso prawn and milkfish farm in Zambales, trading companies who supply the City government of Mandaluyong from letterhead to office equipments/ machines to civil works construction.
Sec. Lito Atienza – the trying hard former Mayor of Manila and now DENR head is identical to Commissioner Abalos in terms of hocus-pocus and being corrupt local officials. His slogan “Buhayin ang MayniLA” is nothing but a mere propaganda. In his three terms as Mayor of Manila, the city coffers is always on budget-deficit, the city revitalization and beautification program is full of corruption. He amassed so much wealth during his stint as Manila Mayor that he is trying to pursue his senatorial ambition, but to his dismay despite of his self-glorification image, various media gimmick to increase his popularity and an avid supporter of a well-loved boxer…his popularity rating remains low after conducting numerous surveys for his chances in the national polls, thus eluding his dream to become a senator. With Php 200M in cash for campaign funds, and claiming that it is his own money? He is trying to attempt again the mayorship of Manila in 2010.
Sec. Raul Gonzales – the ever controversial Justice Secretary is only protecting their political and business interest in Iloilo, and he is too old and too sick to pursue another local position. His support to GMA and FG is part of the “guilt factor” to defend GMA legitimacy at all cost. His political influence in Iloilo is diminishing making his dynasty in shambles in the coming election. His loyalty and as a staunch defender of GMA and FG is only to secure continuous funding of his son’s priority projects in order to secure a stable hold in his present position as representative of his district.
Chairman BF – he is known as political enemy of GMA before prior to his appointment as MMDA Chairman. The Office of the President provided an open-ended budget to Chairman BF to pursue his goal of beautification and Urban renewal. Thus more budgets means more money,
his net worth is almost Php 3Billion and counting and enough to launch a national campaign for his presidential ambition. BF efficiency as local official is only limited and he will never be an effective national leader, his authoritarian rule is infamous in Marikina and his gimmicks and ingenuity in the road improvement programs having caused a lot of deaths and accidents. His loyalty to GMA only for one reason – political ambition and party support in 2010.
Bro. Mike Velarde – this self-proclaimed evangelist/ preacher is also a cunning businessman. Not for faith or love for country, but for money he always convince GMA that his support and all of El Shaddai flock will be of major importance in GMA presidency. Not to mention “block voting” during elections with a corresponding tag price referred to as “donations”
GMA has provided Bro Mike financial consideration in the form of “donations” for his support and “unity statement”. With so much money coming from donations of his impoverished flock, political contribution and profits from his various business interest, almost Php5Billion is deposited in various large banks; Bro Mike is the epitome of a false prophet mixing religion with business and political influence. He is one of the richest among the Malacanang Mafia, Inc.
Congressman Luis Villafuerte – This chameleon and trapos is now enjoying the political power of being a top leader of newly formed political party of KAMPI-CMD/LAKAS.
His the personification of a traditional politician who amassed so much wealth even his constituents suffering from extreme poverty. His business interest is so vast and includes a multi-million export-oriented company (Laras Gifts and Decors) which is now under his son’s full possession. The father and son tandem of Cong. Luis and Gov. LRay have made the Camarines Sur into an impoverished province. His loyalty and support to GMA and FG is to secure their vast interest in business and politics and to strengthen their political dynasty in CamSur.
Gen. Hermogenes Esperon – The ever loyal and guardian of GMA presidency. His role in 2004 election is only the beginning of his “loyalty services” to GMA and FG. He enjoys the trust and full support of GMA for his crackdown of military upheaval. His promotion to AFP top position is questionable, but with his charisma and draconian action Gen. Esperon has been able to unite the whole AFP to support GMA with various concessions. Among of them and hidden among lower ranks: “loyalty bonus” of Php 30,000/mo. for Captain and Major, Php 50,000/ mo. for Colonels and Generals not to mention provision of new service car for each selected military ranked official; huge budget in logistics and modernization; huge intelligence fund; expanded retirement benefits; key government position of their choice upon retirement and most especially full execution and crackdown of insurgents including the so-called power grabbers.
The military has never been active than before, they have helped the PNP for counter intelligence and surveillance of key personalities of the opposition and civil society, they have been provided additional funds for other covert and special operations courtesy of GMA and National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales.
to be continued…
What is synonymous about these people? Power, more money and greed
Maria Rachel C. Concepcion
April 30th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
tolits…now you are talking of civil unrest in those countries? what kind of govt do they have? maybe similar to our country, leaders who want to stay in power forever, economic policy that are vulnerable to world crisis…at kailan man ay hindi tayo naging mapalad fyi..we have enough resources and talents to make this country proud and great pero our politicos is destroying our potential to be the best in Asia…if this govt instead of investing too much for counter intelligence and patronage politics mas malaki share ng social services lalo na education and health na kailangang kailangan ng ordinaryong mamamayang pilipino..eh ang kaso to stay in power they have devise every strategy to sustain the “politics of very chosen and select few” sila-sila for their own interest…kaya nga tumitindi ang corruption coz habang tumatagal they need to provide something on whatever form just to gain “loyalty” thus results to widespread corruption just to accomodate malacanang cohorts and etal…edsa first is initiated by the opposition my friend, nagising na lamang ang kamalayan ng pilipino sa mga isyu ng lipunan kapalit ng buhay ni ninoy…isang buhay na nasayang dahil sa dumi ng sistemang ganid at gahaman.
We have enough counter measures to lessen the impact of global crisis pero iba ang naging policy ng gma govt..kaya heto ngayun ang pinas with 7.3%GDP growth equals to more filipinos in desperation scenario…malawakang gutom, kawalan ng pag-asa at kawalan ng paniniwala sa mga institusyon ng lipunan.
as ive told you wala akong pakialam oposisyon, ang pakinabang lang nila ay nagbibigay ng inpormasyon na magmumulat sa kaisipan ng ibawat ordinaryong pilipino sa mga isyung kinahaharap ng ating bansa.nasa mamamayan na lamang ang desisyon upang himayin ang bawat isyu…
“hindi p nga tapos un kaso sinisintensyahan n nila n guilty un accused” o umpisa pa lang ng kaso tinatapos na ang isyu? may kaso na nga di naman pinapansin ombudsman and DOJ
“kung sayo b gawin un s tingin mo ok lng?”
kung wala kang tinatago bakit ka matatakot sa katotohanan, at kung sa akin mangyari man iyon i should answer the issue hindi nagtatago sa proper legal forum kuno-why not go out and talk to ordinary people to know their real sentiments, wala lang magawa ang ordinaryong mamamayan kasi nalilito sa isyu na parte ng strategy ni gma etal…divide, conquer and corrupt and i still say “kami-kami, tayo-tayo” principle is existing in the fortified wall of malacanang…magmasid, makialam at makilahok, you can be an instrument of change if you just be true to yourself that the real picture of the country is poverty, lost of trust and confidence to the institution and widespread corruption.
April 19th, 2008 at 8:35 am
maria makiling… ok lng for the oppositions to investigate gov’t projects n kadudaduda pero wg muna nila husgahan un mga gov’t officials n guilty.. hindi p nga tapos un kaso sinisintensyahan n nila n guilty un accused. kung sayo b gawin un s tingin mo ok lng? wud that be fair? & lastly re dun s cnsbi mo n “kami-kami, tayo-tayo,” n strategy ng malacanang, d mo b npapansin n ganun din strategy ng mga oposisyon?
April 17th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
The Opposition will always be an Opposition and always critical to the Administration because they can’t share the cake. Noong kayong nasa position, ganyan din ang posisyon nyo, di ba?
April 17th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
What is the global event now-a-days? Food riots sa Bangladesh, Pakistan, Haiti, sa Africa, ilang workers ang namatay na taga Myanmar para lang makarating ng Thailand upang magtrabaho. Dagdag pa ritong Iraq, Afghanistan Lebanon na magulo. in short ay mapalad pa rin tayo dahil di natin dinaranas ang nararanasan nila.
April 17th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
May mga ‘Pinoy na ayaw intindihin ang nagaganap sa kanyang kapaligiran. Bakit palaging sinisisi si GMA sa inflation, un-employment, high prices ng basic commodities and so on. Walang kasalanan si GMA sa lahat ng iyan dahil global phenomenon yan. Even the world’s largest economy ay may recession ngayon because of OPEC. Imagine the oil price of 115 USD. Saan pupulutin ang oil consumers tulad ng ‘Pinas. Sweti pa nga tayo at nakontrol ni GMA ang problemang ito at di dumapa ang ‘Pinas na di gaya ng ibang bansa na sumadsad ang economy. Let’s not be irrational in expressing our views.
April 16th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
to ma. makiling.. it was not only the oposition parties that toppled marcos but also the common filipino people. i was at edsa, but i dont belong to any political party. i see ninoy as a potential leader & not as an oposition.
April 16th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
ronald Says:
April 14th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
hindi ma uunite ni GMA ang bansa hanggat may mga oposisyon n mkasarili at may sariling interest. ayaw nila maging sunudsunuran gusto nila cla msusunod. they are hungry of power..
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who is the longest staying president aside from marcos ? who is the one who with the evil society, military and the church deposed a duly elected president by coup d etat ? who is the one who almost succeeded in changing the constition thru peoples initiative for her to stay president forever ? and finally, who is the one who successfully divided our nation by means of divide and rule policy so she can stay in power ? just asking . . .
April 16th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
to ma. makiling.. GMA is diffrent from marcos. GMA did not proclaim martial law to stay in power. she doesnt have ill gotten wealth. she doesn’t have a billion dollar swiss account & she is not a dictator. GMA has already reached out the oposition for peace & unity but they rejected it. ang mga mkkakaliwa ay may sariling idlohiya. khit cno maupong presidente ay kakalabanin nila hanggat d galing s communist party un magiging presidente. ang msama kc d2 s bansa e un mga oposisyon ntin imbes n tulungan umangat ang pilipinas e cla p mismo ang gumagawa ng kaguluhan para s pgbaksak ng bayan ntin. ok lng n mageskandalo cla s mga paratang nila s admin. wg lng nila hikayatin ang mga militar n mgkudeat at wg nilang kaladkarin ang simbhan s politika.
April 16th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
ronald…
kung hindi sa oposisyon malamang nasa diktaturyang marcos pa rin ang bansa natin…kung hindi sa oposisyon malamang anarkiya na ang ating bansa…kaya nga nakikiisa ang “so-called opposition” pati ang makakaliwa sa sistemang politikal upang ipaglaban ang damdamin ng mas maraming pilipino laban sa pagsasamantala at pang-aabuso sa kapangyarihan ni gma etal…nakikiisa ang tinatawag ding “destabilizers” sa mga programa at polisiya ng gma regime ang nilalabanan lamang nila ang samut-saring anomalya, eskandalo na minsan ay hindi tuwirang sinagot at sa halip ay binalewala, nagsagawa umano ng mga imbestigasyon pero di naman nilalabas ang resulta (mayuga report)dami ring imbestigasyon ng katiwalian pero wala ding agarang desisyong sa kabila ng mga ebidensiya(nani perez-impsa, jocjoc bolante-fertilizer fund and etc.)…kaya nga may panig ng oposisyon upang alamin kung may pagmamalabis sa kapangyarihan ang nakaupong rehimen…at walang demokrasya sa mundo na may mahinang oposisyon, kasama yan sa sistemang politikal at paglago bilang isang bansa…
eh ang siste ayaw nila ng mga pagtatanong, ng mga pag-iimbestiga, ng paghahanap ng katotohanan…”kami-kami, tayo-tayo” strategy ang malacanang mafia at arroyo corrupt-poration.
bakit hindi ang gma etal ang makipagkasundo sa oposisyon..yung makatotohanan pakikipagsundo upang sabay na isulong ang mga programa at polisiya ng bansa para sa bansa…eh ang kaso pag hinayaan nilang makadikit sa fortified wall ng malacanang angmga oposisyon at destabilizers kuno eh baka mas maraming baho ang sumingaw…
sana nga at sana nga pa rin
April 15th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Despite these economic gains, GMA failed to convert it to more jobs, cheaper food prices, cheaper fuel prices. Why? Because all these economic gains are only in papers! They are floated by GMA minions to disguise Filipinos of the reality, that is, we are in deep sh.t!
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Our country has been suffering from decades of neglect and poor governance. We are so low now in terms of economic profile that majority of our people are below the poverty line. It will definitely take a generation or more for most of our countrymen to feel the pulling up effect of macro-economic growth. There is no magic wand solution to the poverty problem in our country. We all have to increase our patience and long for the long term because the economic benefits of the current phenomenal macro economic surge will not immediately be felt especially at the grass roots although eventually, if sustained, it will be.
The adverse economic state of our country is being aggravated by the extremely intense and bestial politiking in our country. The opposition are perverting everything that this current administration does, even the media is not blameless. Let me ask you: “When was the last time that the government received accolade in mainstream media for anything ’satisfactory’, even policy wise, that it did?
None. In fact even the macro-economic gains that we achieved is being trivialized, sometimes by “parachute economists” and worse sometimes by tsismis-tsismis.
April 15th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Are these “economic gains” a reality? or just another product of corrupt government officials who wanted to paint a good picture of our Philippine economy? If really we are performing well in this field, WHY DO POOR FILIPINOS CONTINUE TO RISE? Despite these economic gains, GMA failed to convert it to more jobs, cheaper food prices, cheaper fuel prices. Why? Because all these economic gains are only in papers! They are floated by GMA minions to disguise Filipinos of the reality, that is, we are in deep sh.t! Gerry Ditching, PLEASE BE GUIDED ACCORDINGLY!
April 14th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
hindi ma uunite ni GMA ang bansa hanggat may mga oposisyon n mkasarili at may sariling interest. ayaw nila maging sunudsunuran gusto nila cla msusunod. they are hungry of power..
April 14th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
filipino people is aware of this govt bureaucratics ills, when the so-called opposition tried to question gma and cohorts illegal acts bato kaagad kung sino man ang puwedeng maging scapegoat..kaya nga yung tao nagsabi ng nalalaman niya masyado ng garapal yung mga namumuno..and kindly check legislative works of the so-called opposition kahit papaano may national importance compare to gma allies…yung nga strategy nila, hatiin ang opinyon ng tao tayo-tayo pag-awayin para malaya silang makagalaw..if shes a credible leader first and foremost agenda niya is national unity in action..hindi puro salita lamang na kuno ay shes for “unity and reconciliation” but the truth she want to destroy the opposition of this country to promote their utopian agenda of prosperity kuno because sila lang daw bukod tangi ang makakagawa…sa kasamaang palad ay nilamon din sila ng sistema ng patronage politics and self-serving ideologies kaya heto ang pinas economic growth daw pero ang incidence of poverty and hunger ay tinalo pa yung mga unang liderato…she still has time to reform and unite the country, sana nga magawa niya para sa ating bansa at hindi para sa malacanang mafia and arroyo corrupt-poration…sana nga
April 12th, 2008 at 8:19 am
discredit the gov’t… bring political crisis.. destabilize the country.. humiliate the present admin.. battlecry ng mga oposisyon para s 2010 presidential election!..
April 12th, 2008 at 8:11 am
ma. makiling.. do u think lozada is corrupt? can u say oscar cruz a holy priest? un mga senador b e malilinis at tapt bang nag lilingkod s mmmyan? nktulong b tlga cla s mga mhihirap? mas obvious cla s political posturing at political bruhahas n cbsbi mo. senators were the ones threatening & maybe bribing witnesses. masyado nga clang biased. cguro krpatn din nmn ni GMA n idepensa at protektahan ang knyng sarili s mga bad acusations & allegations ng mga oposisyon n balak kumandidato s 2010 presidential election. d mo b npapansin? mdalas mga nananalo n mga oposisyon s election e un mga taong madalas e lumalabas s tv at nka headlines s mga dyaryo? khit wala cla credibilidad n maging senador or presidente. gngmit nila media para maging ckat at kilala, pero kung susuriin mo clng maigi e may naitulong b cla s pgunlad ng bayan? nktulong b cla s mhihirap, nagugutom at nangangailangan? dapat lawakan ntin ang ating isipan.
April 11th, 2008 at 12:18 am
working president? to whom? for whom? she has still enough time to reform the country but then again she will never do that to protect the interest of her husband and the whole malacanang mafia and arroyo corrupt-poration.
when the time comes, you will know the real facts of so-called “destabilization attempts”, political posturing, and political bruhahas that malacanang people favorite tagline are only part of their strategy..divide, conquer and corrupt. at siguro di naman ako magsasayang ng oras at magpapakahirap to express my opinion, to participate in mass demonstration and etc kung chismis lang…disin siguro may personal din akong nalalaman o may personal na ebidensiya,nilabas na ang karamihan sa mga hinahanap nyong evidence pero napakagaling na gobyernong ito to immediately conduct counter-measures to lessen the impact of political upheaval and not to mention expertise nila to bribe, intimidate and threat witnesses, isama mo na rin yung galing nila paikutin ang isyu at katotohanan at kapagdakay isasanggalang ang “rule of law” para makaiwas lamang sa mga puna at batikos…gmas regime surpass the political ingeniuses of infamous dictator of the 21st century and sa tamang panahon malalaman mo rin ang katotohanan, lahat ng kasakiman at pagmamalabis ay may hangganan…at sana nga mali ako at ikaw ang tama…
sana nga
April 10th, 2008 at 9:33 am
to maria makiling.. PGMA is a working president. gngwa nya lahat para umunlad ang ating bansa. gusto nya ng pgkkaisa. dpt wag nlng tyo pa epekto s mga kasiraan n ibinabato s knya ng mga oposisiyon. wala nmn tlga nagawa or nai ambag ang mga oposisyon para s pag unlad ng bayan ntin.. cla p mismo ang humahatak pbaba s ating bayan. ang kanilang mga accusations ay mga kathang isip lmng. nililinlang nila tyo. they are very eager to unseat PGMA. why? so they could take over? d kya para nkawin ang pera ng pilipinas? ano b alam nila para s pagpapaunlad ng bayan ntin? ok lng n maglabas tyo ng knya knyng opinyon pero wg lang ntin hikayatin mga militar, simbhan at media n pbagsakin ang ating gobyerno. sana ang mga oposisyon ay maghintay nlng cla gang s 2010 presidential election. sana wag cla puro media publicity, puro cla dakdak pero ala nmn nggwa para s pg unlad ng ating bayan.
April 10th, 2008 at 12:35 am
to maria makiling.. d2 kc satin pg ntlo un kandidato s botohan ssbhin ndaya s bilangan? pg ntlo s korte ssbihin ala ng hustisya? pg may mga proyekto para s papapaunlad ng bansa ssbihin may anomalya? ang kinasasama ng loob ko e bkit pinag iinitan c GMA n korap e d b konpirmado n korap din c lozada? bkit d bigyan ng pansin ng mga oposisyon at media un kaso nya? halata n political propaganda lng tlga un gngwa nila. obvious d b?
April 8th, 2008 at 1:34 am
alvin alvin alvin
sana nga tama ang iyong mga pananaw, sana nga ay totoo ang tunay mong paglalahad sa mga isyung kinahaharap ni gma, sana nga mali ako
pero ang ill-effect ng mismanagement ni gma ay unti-unti mo ng nararamdaman at nakikita at sa malapit na hinaharap ay malalaman mo ang tunay na estado ng ating bansa.
dilat na dilat na ang aking mga mata sa mga eskandalo, kontrobersiya, anomalya at walang habas na paglapastangan sa ating mga institution, ang patuloy na bribery at patronage politics, ang patuloy na pagtatakip at pagtatago sa mga isyung kinasasangkutan ng rehimeng gma.
wala rin akong bilib sa ibang lider ng oposisyon pero naniniwala ako na sa kasalukuyang situwasyon labis ang pang-aabuso sa kapangyarihan ng rehimeng gma.
alvin alvin alvin…sana nga ay tama ka at mali ako…sana nga
April 8th, 2008 at 1:12 am
to anna…
tama ang iyong obserbasyon
it’s a beautiful place, but just a rotten government. It’s a mismanaged paradise…
but still hoping for a miracle to happen to reform our country not for us but for our kids future…
sana nga, matapos na ang paghahati-hati ng pilipino sa maraming usapin sa lipunan at magsama-sama tayo upang patuloy na maghangad ng tunay na pagkakaisa tungo sa makatotohanang pag-unlad.
sana nga…
April 8th, 2008 at 12:53 am
ronald, huwag kang mag-alala ni minsan di personal ang sagot ko sa mga isinusulat mong opinyon…sinasagot ko lamang ang mga inilalahad ninyong argumento…
God bless the Philippines and im still hoping this government of ours no matter how they ravaged our institution has still something to offer for the betterment of our country…hindi pakitang tao, hindi gimmick, hidi photo ops o palabas bagkus tunay na reporma sa sistema ng pamamahala lalo na sa Comelec, Congress at Judiciary upang mabigyan ng tunay na pag-asa ang pangarap ng bawat pilipino, mabigyang dangal ang bansang pilipinas at maging ehemplo tayo ng pagkakaisa at pagtutulungan para sa dagliang pag-unlad…may panahon pa ang GMA til 2010 ninyo para sa ganap na reporma…sana nga para matigil na ang paghahati hati ng sektor ng lipunan…sana nga para sumulong na ang ating bansa…sana nga
April 8th, 2008 at 12:43 am
ronald, natros, alvin…
kung iyon ang inyong paniniwala wala akong magagawa, sana nga tama kayo at labis akong nagagalak sa inyong paniniwala at pananalig at sana dahilan sa inyong matibay na pagsuporta sa gma til 2010 ay naway magising ang ating mga lider hindi lamang si gma na gumawa ng kabutihan habang may pagkakataon pa… pero sa malapit na hinaharap ay malalaman nyo at mararamdaman ang tunay na kalagayan ng estado sa pamumuno ni gma, ang epekto ng mali niyang pamumuno at panlilinlang sa sambayanang pilipino, ang kultura ng pagsisinungaling at pagtatakip ng katotohanan, at ang pagsasamantala sa kaban ng bayan ay may malalim na epekto sa ating bansa…
magkaiba man tayo ng paniniwala pero pareho ang ating adhikain na maging isang dakila ang bansang pilipinas…sana nga mali ako at panahon lang ang huhusga kung sino ang tama sa atin, at sana nga tama kayo na malinis ang hangaring ng ating punong lider at hindi siya naging biktima ng sistema ng pulitika sa ating bansa..sana nga…sana nga
April 7th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
The reason for the higher GDP for RP is due to the increased employment of Filipinos in the middle east. The arabs are hiring more Filipinos because the price of crude oil went over $100 per barrel. But now the economies of the US, Europe, Japan, China, India, and Brazil, are expected to slowdown. Then price of crude oil is expected to drop significantly and the result is that the arabs will be hiring fewer Filipinos and other third world migrant workers. Expect the GDP for RP to decline next year and beyond.
Gerry is correct about when Filipinos have enouigh disposable income, then they can buy the politicians of their choice. Unfortunately the current situation is the reverse. Because the voters are poor, the politicians are able to buy their votes. Therefore the politicians do not owe the voters anything but contempt. Stealing from the the government and the peolple is then permissible because the politicians bought that right from the voters.
April 7th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
GMA na naman. Tsk tsk tsk. Yung cancer ni Cory bat di nyo isisi kay GMA? Si Lozada nakalbo, bat di nyo isisi kay GMA? Tsktsk tsk. tao talaga hayyyyyyyyyy.
April 7th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
What a shame! A beautiful country, a beautiful people… we owe it to God to do better than this. Yes, we pride ourselves to be the only Christian nation in Asia, but we are “Catholics” in name only. We do not really practice what we teach. Start with the 10 commandments for example, especially the 7th? Yes, Spain itself disobeyed this and pillaged our country…What an hypocritical model! Is it our religion our downfall? Why did the Japanese who were non-Catholics do the same thing to our country? Do we blame the Americans then? Marcos? Aquino? Estrada? Whoevers in between? and now Arroyo? Do we keep on blaming others?
I think we have to look inside ourselves. Are we spiritually inspired enough to rise over our past; to be better than our parents and our grandparents? To actually practice whatever good our religion teaches; to actually be the “light” amongst our neighboring countries? Is this the moment? Is this finally the time?
We Filipinos have a high tolerance for pain. That’s why our biggest export is compassion (nursing). This is intangible and innert in us. Maybe it is a lucky product of our Catholic religion - we actually practice the first four commandments? The rest of the world seems to be lacking in this now (compassion). Our human nature fits the high demand. We go away to another country, hoping for better income, but we always keep that sweet spot in our hearts of our beautiful motherland! Hope she will still be there…
Well I tell my kids, it’s a beautiful place, but just a rotten government. It’s a mismanaged paradise… until our tolerance breaks?
April 7th, 2008 at 11:04 am
to maria makiling.. tnx for replying. sana wg ntin personlin ang ating conversations. plitan lng tyo ng opinion, ok? tnx.
April 7th, 2008 at 11:00 am
our military war freaks? how bout un mga NPA n cnusunog un mga trucks or buses 7 even binibigyan ng death threats un mga negosyanteng ayaw magbigay s knila ng revolutionary tax? d b inaambush din nila un mga military? minamasaker din nila un mga civilians n napgkamalan nilang mga informers.. dpt binibigyan pansin din ang mga iyan. cno cno b un mga organizers ng mga rallies? d b mga politikong mka oposisyon? kya nga d ako naniniwala s mga accusations nyo kc nga walang basehan puro allegations lng. expected ko nang mdming crisis n ddting s ating bansa. mdmi png mga strategy n ggwin ang oposisyon para idiscredit ang present gov’t for their own interest para s 2010 presidential election.
April 7th, 2008 at 2:12 am
ronald, you should answer your own questions…may alston report na re political killings involving military and police abuses…
hearsays? dami evidence coa report re anomalies, irregularities mga contracts na pinapasok govt pero they keep the docs themselves para maduktor at baka ma tamper pa wherein this govt is notorious…re leftist hindi na malakas ang kilusan ng maka kaliwa for any arm struggle they already join the political arena to fight for their ideologies…terrorists and bandits na ang main enemy na ng afp and pnp
and most human rights abuses ay kagagawan ng military kasi war-freak nga si esperon di ba?
nag-iingay sa pulitika? oo meron, may mga ambisyosong oposisyon pero most of those people who are on the streets ay hindi pulitiko, they are same as you…ordinary people who wants to know the real situation of this country and struggling to know the real truth of those anomalies, scandals, controversies and whitewash and etc. that continues to bother this illegitimate regime of gma.
may hangganan din ang lahat..mga panloloko, pagtatakip at pagtatago ng katotohanan, pangaabuso sa karapatan ng mas nakakaraming pilipino,patuloy na pagnanakaw at pagdarambong…
huag kang magbulag bulagan..di mo ba pansin battlecry ni gma etal “show your evidence” “put it in the proper forum”…eh dami na nga pero lahat ng paraan ay ginagawa nila mapagtakpan lang ang mga pagkakamali at kung sakali mang dumating sa korte..masyadong bias ang desisyon pabor sa political appointees.
at pag tama naman ang masigasig mong pagtatanggol na gma til 2010 ako mismo hahanap sau to congatulate and shake hand with you for your strong conviction and loyal support…sana nga mali ako sa aking mga pananaw at paniniwala at sa takdang panahon makikita mo at mararamdaman ang paparating na krisis bunga ng pamumuno ni gma.
April 3rd, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Maria Makiling, makiling ka nga. Iyong kinikilingan ang mga oposisyon na gustong magpabagsak sa administrasyon.
Tama ka, dapat na tumayo ang mga nabubulagan at mangapa. Ang mga malilinaw ang mata, di na kailangan pang tumayo.
Kaya kapansin-pansin kung sino ang mga nakatayo at nag-iingay, sila ang di nakakakita ng liwanag dahil ayaw nilang idilat ang kanilang mga mata. Teynga ang kanilang ginagamit, hindi mata at isip.
Huwag mong sabihin sa akin na ang mga nag-iingay ay dahil sa sa kahirapan, harassment at oppression. Idilat mong mabuti ang iyong mga mata at bilangin kung sino ang mas nakakarami sa mga nag-iingay. Karamihan dyan ay publisidad lang ang hanap, ang iba ay nabayaran, lat ang natitira ay napadaan lang at nagmamasid lang.
April 3rd, 2008 at 6:23 pm
To Maria Makiling,
Sa aking paniniwala ang dahilan kung bakit humiwalay and dating mga cabinet members ay kasi akala nila mapabagsak na talaga si PGMA so it’s more of self preservation. And I beg to disagree when you said na ang mga Pilipino ay di nag-iingay kung hindi nagugutom, hindi naghihirap o nakararanas ng harrasment o oppression. Sa palagay mo ba naghihirap at nagugutum sina Erap, Cory, Lacson, De Venecia, Binay, Pimentel, Villar, Madrigal etc., kaya sila nag-iingay? These people have vested interests, they want to grab power at all cost kahit pa magkawatakwatak tayong mga Pilipino! Gusto nila sila na naman.
Do you honestly believe these Senators conducted these series of investigations in “aid of legislation” to end corruption? In the first place are they not also themselves suspect of being corrupt? Think of their billion of pesos budget and ask yourself how many laws have they enacted for the betterment of our people. Sa daming oras na kanilang ginugugol sa mga imbestigasyon in aid of legislation ni isang batas wala pa silang nagawa. So is it not very obvious that they just want to gain media mileage and to project themselves of fighting corruption to bolster their chances in the coming 2010 election.
April 2nd, 2008 at 9:32 pm
to maria makiling.. c PGMA b ang direktang may kasalanan kung meron man nwwla s mga aktibista n mka anti-government? in d first place malay b ntin kung nagcpg akyatan n un mga nwwla s bundok at sumanib n s NPA? d b mga leftist cla n cnusuporthan ang komunismo? armed leftists are also killing our soldiers & policemen. should we let the communism ovethrow our present democratic gov’t.? pti un ibng mga bintang kay PGMA ay puro hearsay? d kya un mga nag iingay ngaun e may mga kinalaman s 2010 presidential elections? pls pki sagot lahat ng tanong ko. tnx.
April 2nd, 2008 at 6:33 pm
pag-iingay? pakikipagusap sa rehimeng gma? alvin, ilang beses ng sinubukan at nakipagtulungan ang maraming lider ng bawat sektor, maging ang mga dating “cabinet members” niya ay humiwalay kasi di na nga masikmura ang mga panloloko, pagtatakip, pagsasamantala at pang-aabuso sa kapangyarihan…hidi mo sinagot ang aking katanungan “ang pilipino ay di mag-iingay kung hindi nagugutom, hindi naghihirap, hindi nakakaranas ng harassment at oppression, at hindi pinagkakaitan ng pag-asa sa kanyang mga pangarap” matiisin ang pilipino pero umabot na nga sa sukdulan kaya marahil ay “nag-iingay” gaya ng iyong ibig sabihin…hindi rin marahil gusto nating sirain ang imahe ng ating bansa dahil sa “pag-iingay” o maghirap at magdusa sa walang katapusang “political circus”. Ang tanging mithiin lamang ng mga “nag-iingay” na Pilipino ay iayos ang pamamahala sa gobyerno, ipatupad ang batas lalo na sa katiwalian, at higit sa lahat siguro ang maging tapat at makatotohanan sa kanyang nasasakupan…
“May mga bagay na nagagawa nang NAKAUPO at di na kailangan pang TUMAYO” ngunit papaano mo gagawin ang mga bagay ng nakaupo lamang kung may piring ang iyong mga mata, nakagapos ang iyong kamay at nasa kadiliman ka..di ba nararapat ka ring tumayo at hanapin ang dahilan kung bakit ka nasadlak sa ganitong kalagayan. kung magiging pilosopo naman ako ayon sa iyon analogy, siguro kahit paano ay subukan kong gawin ang mga bagay bagay na nakatayo naman bukod sa paggawa ng nakaupo lamang.
At siguro bilang pagtatapos, paano ka makipag diyalogo sa kasalukuyang pamunuan gaya nga ng iyong panukala eh kung ang kausap mo ay may ibang interes at kailanman ay hindi magiging tapat sa anumang maginoong usapan sa dahilang nagpasakop na nga sa sistema ng patronage politics at labis na pagyakap sa poder ng kapangyarihan. DI bat mamamayan muna hindi ako muna, kami muna at tayo muna syndrome bago pagsilbihan ng tapat ang bansang pilipinas.
April 1st, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Sino ba ang ayaw ng katarungan? Sino ba ang ayaw ng pag-unlad? Sa tingin ko naman, walang argumento dun. Para sa akin at para sa iba, hindi nakakatulong ang labis na pag-iingay.
Lingid sa iba, ang ginagawa nilang pag-iingay ay nagpapapangit ng imahe ng ating bansa. Ang iba naman, yun mismo ang hangarin. Marami dyan, ginagamit lang ang salitang “katarungan” at “katotohanan” para kumuha ng simpatiya ng tao. Pero kung magmamasid ka lang nang mabuti, mapapakiramdaman mo kung ano talaga ang kanilang pansariling mithiin.
Ano ba talaga ang intensyon nila? Ang pag-unlad o ang pagbagsak ng bansa?
May mga tamang paraan para sa gusto nating pagbabago, kapayapaan at pag-unlad. Bakit hindi natin subukang makipag-diyologo sa gobyerno. Ilatag ang inyong mungkahi. Kapag hindi nagkasundo, diyologo ulit! Pasasaan ba’t may mapagkakasunduan din at magbubunga ng maganda ang pakikipag-usap. Hindi yung “Bumaba na kayo!”. At pag may naluklok na bago, ayun na naman ang sasabihin, “Bumaba na kayo!” Di ba nakakasawa na ang ganun?!
Mas magandang napag-uusapan ang mga bagay na nagdudulot ng di pagkakaunawaan. Ang nangyayari kasi sa atin, sobrang nagpapagalingan. Ang pakiramdam kasi nung mga nag-iingay, makabayan ang dating nila. Iniisip kaya talaga nila ang masamang dulot ng kanilang PAG-IINGAY?
May mga bagay na nagagawa nang NAKAUPO at di na kailangan pang TUMAYO.
April 1st, 2008 at 1:19 am
ronald,
sa tanong mo meron pang mga lider na tunay na nagmamahal sa bayan at matibay ang moralidad na hindi kailanman magpapailalim sa sistema ng pulitika sa ating bansa, nagkaroon na tayo ng isang magaling na pinuno sa katauhan ni magsaysay at magkakaroon tayong muli ng isang lider na magiging simbolo ng pagkakaisa ng ating bansa.
walang perpektong lider ngunit ang ibig ko lamang ipabatid na kung marami ng pagkakamali ang isang pinuno ay dapat tayong kumilos at ipaalam sa kanya na tayoy nagtatanong at naghahanap ng kasagutan sa bawat eskandalo, kontrobersiya kinasasangkutan ng kasalukuyang administrasyon.
walang ebidensiya at puro pag-iingay lamang? marami na nga eh, pero patuloy na hinaharang sa ibat-ibang paraan.
alvin…
magpakatotoo ka! ang pilipino ay di mag-iingay kung hindi nagugutom, hindi naghihirap, hindi nakakaranas ng harassment at oppression, at hindi pinagkakaitan ng pag-asa sa kanyang mga pangarap.
Katulad mo, kabilang din ako sa nag-oobserba at patuloy na naniniwala sa rule of law, pero naranasan ko mismo at nakita ko ang mga paglabag nila sa karapatang-pantao…mga taong walang kalaban laban at nagpapahayag lamang ng kanilang saloobin sa mga bagay na di maganda sa pamunuang ito, subalit ang kapalit ay forced disappearance? o bigla lang nagtago?
Maraming tanong, pero sa kabila ng mga pangyayari ay patuloy kong ginagampanan ang tungkulin ko sa bayan, pagbabayad ng tamang buwis at pagsunod sa mga batas..pero hindi mo maitatanggi sa akin na ang pagdalo sa rally ay upang isigaw lamang ang maraming katanungan na ni minsan ay di sinagot at binigyang linaw ng pamunuang GMA.
Kung bibigyan lamang ng pagkakataon na sagutin ang mga katanungan sa bawat eskandalo at kontrobersiya, siguro maiintindihan mo kung bakit lumalabas ang tao sa kalye para mag-rally.
Hindi mo ba napapansin ang patuloy na paghahati ng opinyong publiko, patuloy na paghahati ng simbahan, military, at iba pang sektor ng lipunan ay iisa lamang ang natutuwa at nakikinabang…ang rehimeng arroyo.
At sa malamang sasagutin mo ang mga paglalahad ko, pero payong kaibigan hindi tayo magkaaway at pareho ang naiisin natin sa ating bansa…ang isang maunlad, matatag at dakilang pilipinas. Makkaiba man ang ating pangangatwiran pero iisa ang ating hangarin.
panahon lamang ang hahatol kung sino ang mali at tama sa atin pero sa ngayon at kinagagalak ko ang iyong mga matibay paniniwala.
Sana sa mas malapit na hinaharap ay magkaroon muli tayo ng mga bagong lider, mga bagong pinuno na handang basagin ang bulok na sistema ng “patronage politics” at mga trapos na patuloy na nagpapahirap sa ating bansa.
Nakakatuwa ngang isipin na ang ating mga pinuno ay ubod ng yaman sa kabila ng sobrang kahirapan ng kanilang nasasakupan. Pilipino mamulat at manindigan ka!
March 29th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
to maria makiling… may i ask kung cno s palagay mo ang pwdeng maging leader ng pilipinas n nsa knya n lahat ng ktangian n hinahanap mo? meron bang perpektong pangulo? d b lahat cla pwdeng madungisan?
March 29th, 2008 at 11:55 am
correction: sorry to wonderwoman, my message is really for maria makiling… typo error.
March 29th, 2008 at 11:51 am
to wonder woman.. kya nga kumilos din un military ntin nun pnhon ni erap kc bumabagsak ang ekonomiya ng pilipinas. s palagay mo b hindi kikilos ang buong sandatahan ng Pilipinas kung hindi umuunlad ang bansa ntin s kasalukuyan? kung ang isang bansa ay matindi ang korapsyon ay talagang hindi uunlad. s palagay mo b pag npaalis nyo c PGMA mahihinto nyo korapsyon s gobyerno?
March 29th, 2008 at 1:02 am
Basta, gusto ko si Senator Gordon ang maging pangulo natin.
March 25th, 2008 at 12:06 am
Kung gusto nyo ng pagbabago, simulan nyo sa pag-uugali nyo. Baguhin nyo na ang istilo nyo. Puro bintang, sumbat at sisi ang gawain nyo. Meron bang buti na idinudulot yan?
Ginawa nyo nang libangan ang pagra-rally. Feel nyo ay makabayan na ang pinaggagawa nyo. Pero alam nyo naman na sinisira nyo ang imahe ng ating bansa dahil sa mga pinaggagawa nyo.
There are 2 types of criticism: Constructive and Destructive. You know what you are doing is the latter. So who do you think will listen to your calls?
Kunwari pa kayong anti-corruption. Eh mas masahol ang gusto nyo….Destruction!
March 24th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Si Gloria Arroyo ang lesser Evil at hindi siya mahusay na pangulo, tama po!
PERO DAPAT NIYA TAPUSIN ANG TERMINO NIYA HANGGANG 2010 dahil sa dami ng BUWITRE na atat na atat pumuwesto at mangurakot gaya ni Chief Evil Joseph Estrada at Resident Evil na si Jojo Binay.
Yung Devil’s advocate na United Opposition ang mas maitim ang kulay kaysa sa naka-upong grupo ni Gloria Arroyo, ang LESSER EVIL.
Isipin niyo na lang po kung mapa-upo ulit sa puwesto si Cheif Evil Estrada? Mala-impiyerno na ang Pilipinas kung nagkataon!
March 24th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
Everything carried to the extreme is self-defeating. Yes, even our constitutionally guaranteed right to rally, if carried to the extreme, is also self-defeating. Not to mention nakakapagod at nakakasawa na tingnan.
You should organize yourselves into a political party and directly take part in governance. Our rotten system will certainly not change if you’re always whining in the streets. Always preferring to criticize everyone in power rather than dirty your own hands in Government.
I for one honestly believe that some in the throng of people I always see on TV in Mendiola are more than capable of effectively running the affairs of the Government. The tragedy is that their minds are caged in outdated che-revolutionary mentality.
Yes, tragic indeed.
March 24th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
You’re too much of a perfectionist Maria Makiling. Too much for the current realities.
I wonder, how many castles in the sky do you have now? So you would rather have Ping Lacson as President? Haay..
Hoy gising!
March 24th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Then what?
Kung ikaw ay patuloy na naniniwalang si gma ang lesser evil and the best person to lead our country, magmasid ka sa kasalukuyang kalagayan ng ating bansa…
Ang daming problema ng ating bansa pinalala pa ng kapit-tuko at kabaliwan ni gma na patuloy manatili sa puwesto, sa dami ng utang na loob at pinansiyal na tulong na nakuha ni gma upang manalo sa eleksiyon sa pamamagitan ng orchestrated at organized cheating in 2004, ngayon pa lang siya nagbabayad with corresponding interest in expense of our impoverished nation.
Ang tunay na magaling na lider ay nagsasabi ng katotohanan, isinasangalang ang boses ng sambayanan upang mapagwagian ang kahirapan, tapat sa kanyang tungkulin, ginagalang ang co-equal branch ng estado, pinahahalagahan ang buhay at pangarap ng bawat Pilipino, hindi nandaraya ng mga statistika at pigura upang pagtakpan ang tunay na sitwasyon ng ekonomiya, hindi gumagamit ng military at pulis upang supilin ang mga civil protest,hindi nagpapagamit sa banyaga kapalit ng utang na tulong pinansiyal, gumagawa ng aksiyon upang supilin ang corruption kahit sino pa ang sangkot, hindi ginagamit ang pera at resources ng estado upang patuloy na suportahan ang propaganda at self-glorification image ng malacanang, hindi pagkunsinti sa mga anomalya ng ka-alyado, hindi nagtataguyod ng polical dynasty at political patronage…ngunit kabaligtaran ang ginawa ng pekeng pangulo.
At ang resulta, pagkasira ng credibilad ng mga institusyon ng estado comelec, judiciary, military and police, malawakang kahirapan lalo na sa kanayunan, patuloy na paglobo ng utang panlabas, pagbenta ng ating national patrimony sa mga dayuhan, malawakang corruption at higit sa lahat sagsupil sa pangarap ng bawat Pilipino at kawalan ng pag-asa.
Labis kong hinahangaan ang bansang Thailand sapagkat alam nila kung kailan sila kikilos para sa pagbabago at para sa bansa, marami sa ating naghahanap ng pababago pero hindi kumikilos upang simulan ang pagbabago. Nang ang bansang Thailand ay humarap sa isang krisis political bunsod ng corruption scandal ng dating Prime Minister, agad kumilos ang mamamayan nagkaisa upang ipahayag ang protesta sa mga pangunahing lungsod, naglunsad ng civil disobedience upang pasaguting ang rehimen ni PM Thaksin sa usapin ng corruption, at katulad ng inaasahan nais ring pagtakpan ang nasabing anomalya subalit agarang umaksiyon ang Royal Thai Military at nagsagawa ng isang swift at peaceful coup de etat to initiate regime change. And Thai military love for their country is overwhelming after the coup d etat they immediately form a take-over govt and initiate a national election asap. With those instances, Thai economy is stronger than ever parang walang nangyari because they are for peoples welfare and protector of the best interest for Thailand. Imagine PM Thaksin is the man behind Thailand economic transformation and only one corruption scandal ruins his reputation as a good leader.
Dito sa atin, patong patong na ang scandal, anomalies and controversies pero marami pa rin ang patuloy na nagbubulag-bulagan at manhid sa karaingan ng sambayaan at patuloy na ginigiit na si gma ang still best option, and siguro kung gusto natin na patuloy na danasin ang paghihikahos at paghihirap gma is the best options with the help of malacanang mafia and arroyo corrupt-poration.
If she is morally incapable to lead our country, lets initiate regime change for our countrys future not tomorrow but now is the time. Maawa ka sa mga anak mo kung tunay kang nagmamahal sa bayan and then what? A better Phillippines for us and our childrens future.
March 23rd, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Anong termino ang pinagsasabi mo, She only stole her title from the duly elected President Joseph Estrada, And she stole it again from Fernando Poe, jr. In May 10, 2004. Presidential election. She is nothing but a liar and the biggest thief.
March 23rd, 2008 at 6:34 am
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clipmaster Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 11:15 am
sandata ng mamamayan ang mga rally, ok yan to air our grievances to the government…..
pero kung isang convicted plunderer ang makakasama mo sa rally calling for the ouster of gma……..
ay naku, kayo kayo na lang…….
nakakasuka, wala daw siyang kasalanan……
magtatapos nga ni gma ang ternino niya……
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anybody is better than your FAKE PRESIDENT GLORIA ARROYO, SHE IS THE BIGGEST CROOKS.
March 22nd, 2008 at 1:30 am
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Alex Reyes Says:
March 18th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Si ERAP NA PARE NA AREP NA PERA AT BANTOG NA MANDARAMBONG AY GAGAWIN PANG SINUNGALING SI CARDINAL VIDAL…. HU HU HU HU… iyak LOZADA iyak…. tulad ka ng iyong Among si Erap … Lacson… Madrigal mga hari , reyna at prinsipe ng KASINUNGALINGAN… ang PINTAS ko lang kay Cardinal eh bakit nag pauto rin kay Erap at naniwala sa pangako nya … na mananahimik para lamang magka PARDON…
eH sAGAD NA SA BUTO ANG KASAMAAN ng kampo ng oposisyon na patuloy nangugulo at nagpapahirap sa BAYAN…
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hindi mo masisi yon pari kong saan ang pera doon siya. Smart din ano.
March 22nd, 2008 at 1:28 am
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clipmaster Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 11:15 am
sandata ng mamamayan ang mga rally, ok yan to air our grievances to the government…..
pero kung isang convicted plunderer ang makakasama mo sa rally calling for the ouster of gma……..
ay naku, kayo kayo na lang…….
nakakasuka, wala daw siyang kasalanan……
magtatapos nga ni gma ang ternino niya……
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Anong termino pinagsasabi mo she only stole her title from the duly elected President Joseph Estrada, And she stole it again from Fernando Poe, Jr. In May 10, 2004. Presidential election, Gloria Arroyo is the biggest THIEF.
March 21st, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Sigue, we abolish religion. Masyado na. Panggulo pa It has forked tongue always. Taking advantage of the Filipino loose pseudo religious fervor.
March 20th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
“murders” pala
March 20th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
I think Satur Ocampo should come clean from the accusations of his participation (or knowledge) of the mass murder during the NPA purges. Talking about crimes… nothing is higher than the taking of a human life (much more human lives)…
March 20th, 2008 at 2:24 am
is it ok for Gloria robbing the philipppine coffer….hindi TALAGA OK KAY GLORIA MAGNAKAW…AT wala pang napapatunayan sa KORTE…
BAKIT SI ERAP LANG BA MAY KARAPATANG MAGNAKAW… SI ERAP LANG BA MAY KARAPATAN NA MAGING MANDARAMBONG…kapal talga ng mukha ng mga taga oposisyon na pinamumunuan ni Erap na GANID…
di DAPAT MAGNAKAW SI GLORIA… KASI TRABAHO YAN NG OPOSISYON…. HINDI BA? KITANG KITA NAMAN PRUWEBA… UMAMIN SI LOZADA KASANGKOT SIYA SA NAUSYAMI NA DEAL NA ITO… PAPAANO YUNG MGA NAUNANG DEAL NA BROKER NI LOZADA… BABAERO DIN KASI AT MAY ANAK SA LABAS TULAD NI ERAP… IISA KULAY NINYO\
TIGIL CARAVAN NG KASINUNGALINGAN…
March 19th, 2008 at 11:15 am
sandata ng mamamayan ang mga rally, ok yan to air our grievances to the government…..
pero kung isang convicted plunderer ang makakasama mo sa rally calling for the ouster of gma……..
ay naku, kayo kayo na lang…….
nakakasuka, wala daw siyang kasalanan……
magtatapos nga ni gma ang ternino niya……
March 18th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
There is no such thing as best president. Let’s not put the cart before the horse. Hope is what we expect. To say categorically that there is no one to replace PGMA as reliable president is wrong. I will vote Congressman Satur Ocampo. He is a practical man, and I believe that he will not squander the nation’s coffer to placate the church, the lower house, the local government unit, the military and police, just to stay in power. He is a no-nonsense guy. And he is humble. Unlike the oligarch, majority of our politicians, Congressman Satur Ocampo was voted out of sincere desire of the Filipino people for someone who will work for their cause, aspiration, and welfare.
If I am not mistaken, he was formerly a professor in U. P . Diliman. Unlike ExSenator Angara who has sold his soul to the devil, Congressman Satur Ocampo never lost his sense of value. If we stay vigilant against government abuses, we may have someone like Cong. Satur Ocampo as our President. We may have a second chance of another Ramon Magsaysay.
March 18th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
hindi lahat ng MADRE Matino tingnan mo nagsisitaba mga yan sobrang daming Lamon …di nga nagbabayad ng tax ang malalakinilang eskwelAhan NILA kamahal ng tuition… ng mga madre at pare na yan… gagara pa ng sasakyan… may katulong ..taga luto… taga laba sa kumbento… kumpleto gamit…sobrang luho… TAGA hugas ng plato…may nagkakasino pa nga eh nag lalaro ng slot machine…sugarol… madyongero… babaero…lalakero ( call boy hilig)
kaya ganyan mga yan wala kasi mga ginagawa at gusto mapansin… social justice… pwe…
kaya di kataka…taka na KASAMA sila ni LOZADA… MGA KABABAYAN WAG MAGPADAYA SA MGA ABITO ng mga inaalihan ng Dimonyo….
March 18th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Si ERAP NA PARE NA AREP NA PERA AT BANTOG NA MANDARAMBONG AY GAGAWIN PANG SINUNGALING SI CARDINAL VIDAL…. HU HU HU HU… iyak LOZADA iyak…. tulad ka ng iyong Among si Erap … Lacson… Madrigal mga hari , reyna at prinsipe ng KASINUNGALINGAN… ang PINTAS ko lang kay Cardinal eh bakit nag pauto rin kay Erap at naniwala sa pangako nya … na mananahimik para lamang magka PARDON…
eH sAGAD NA SA BUTO ANG KASAMAAN ng kampo ng oposisyon na patuloy nangugulo at nagpapahirap sa BAYAN…
March 18th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
kudos to Cardinal Vidal and Archbishop Lagdameo of Nueva Caceres… Thank you very much for not allowing the holy mass to be desecrated again by JUN LOZADA… thanks my Lord Jesus for guiding your Bishops in Cebu and Bicol… I adore you my Lord in your Holy presence in the Eucharist…
Lord God since you already enlighthen the mind of some of your BISHOP IN THE phiLIPPINES…
plEASE lORD… LET BISHOP INUEGEUZ, CRUZ, LABAYEN, BACANI and other Priest RESIGNED or be replaced for their political partisanship and violating the church extablished canon of using mass for political purposes.
Lord pour out your spirit to all the Nuns and priest being used by the Devil in destroying and desecrating your holy presence and misleading the faithful just to ally with their unfounded Truth.
March 18th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
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Alex Reyes Says:
March 17th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
oh SIYA LOZADA Supporter… papatulan ko panaginip mo este bangungot na PRISIDINTI pa ang MANDARAMBONG NA SI ERAP… BALIKTARIN MO PARE… I RUMBLE MO… PERA… PERA Kaya ayun taglay ng mga ESTRADA ang ALIAS na MANDARAMBONG Kasama ma na ang mga nakinabang na napakaraming anak sa labas…
HANGA ngayon tulog ka parin… perpetual ba termino ni ERap…Pera Ha?… ISA KA RIN SA ANAK NYA CGURO…. at kayo’y mga APO ng DYABLO ang AMA ng mga taga oposisyon….
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Ang dapat sa inyo ipakain sa buwaya!
March 18th, 2008 at 4:22 am
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DOM Says:
March 10th, 2008 at 9:49 am
At the beginning of each fiscal year, or the year as the case maybe, the BIR should already get the withholding taxes of 30 percent of the pork barrels and other sourced funds and let those concerned get tax deductions later out of unreceived commissions if any.
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The poor people are paying more taxes because its taken out in their payroll automaticly while the rich have plenty of deduction they can claim, In fact most of them CHEATED so that they don’t have to pay the right amount of taxes. so Poor Juan De La Cruz the one paying more.
March 17th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Economics should be our middle name from now on.
Politics… sh*t!
March 17th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
I think Gloria is suffering from what I call “transition Presidency syndrome.” YOu might as what the the hell is that? Well its a term I coined for the administrations after our two successful “Edsas.” It is a political situation marked by an alarming level of partisan-hateful-politics. Usually the near chaos atmostphere in this political stage is a conscious effort of the “removed” (the politicians dethroned by the Edsas) parties who are out to destabilize and attempt to remove the “enthroned” president. This situation is inevitable given the rashness and harshness of the removal of the previous administration.
The good news is that in our previous transition administration (Tita Cory) the destabilizers did not prevail. Chances are the destasbilizers now will not also prevail.
Having heard of the good news the “better news” is that relative peace and proseperity happens in the post-transitional administration (remember tito Ramos?). Yes, I’m an optimistic animal!
If we can keep the course then we’re on our way to tigerhood!
March 17th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
oh SIYA LOZADA Supporter… papatulan ko panaginip mo este bangungot na PRISIDINTI pa ang MANDARAMBONG NA SI ERAP… BALIKTARIN MO PARE… I RUMBLE MO… PERA… PERA Kaya ayun taglay ng mga ESTRADA ang ALIAS na MANDARAMBONG Kasama ma na ang mga nakinabang na napakaraming anak sa labas…
HANGA ngayon tulog ka parin… perpetual ba termino ni ERap…Pera Ha?… ISA KA RIN SA ANAK NYA CGURO…. at kayo’y mga APO ng DYABLO ang AMA ng mga taga oposisyon….
March 17th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
GoodmorningSir Says:
March 17th, 2008 at 11:49 am
Corruption stops if we start educating ourselves and not being bought on election days.
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you are dead wrong sir. that was during the marcos era were guns, goon and golds prevails but under this present administration ballots are being manufactured to replace the original, even empty ballot boxes have votes counted, ” hello garci” remember . . . these are not done by the voters to sell their votes but done by the administration to cheat and steal the mandate.
March 17th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
LUMALABAS NA BAHO NINYO AT ITO AY UNTI-UNTING ILALANTAD NG DIYOS DAHIL SA KAHIRAPAN NG BAYAN AT PANG UUTO SA MAHIHIRAP…. mga oposisyon..
LOZADA- umaming sangkot sa korupsyon at may mga anak sa labas. ( patawarin ka Lozada tigilan na Caravan ng Kasinungalingan)
De Venecia- nakikinabang sa mga pagmimina ang pamilya… langis at Gas sa palawan.
Lim- ang anak ay nahuli sa drugs kaya pala hinuhuli ibang pusher eh kakumpitensya yata….
sa Susunod ilalantad ko halimbawa ng isang MAFIA ng bureacracy at personal kong nasaksihan ang Corruption na milyon milyon halaga pero di sangkot si Gloria… ito’y nasa bulok na sistema ng batas na di remedyuhan ng TOngreso kasi pabor sa kanila lalo na kay Villar sa kanyang mga subdivision….
TUNGKOL ITO SA Lupa…PARA MAGING SUBDIVISION… ANG LAKI NG KITA MGA IGAN… Mula sa barangay, meyor, SB, MDCCC, LRA, RD, hangang sa regional director NG LRA, DNER, RD, MARO ,PARO, NIA, at papunta sa Secretary pag Malakihang Lupain…. NAPAKALAKING SINDIKATO ITO NA KUNG TITINGNAN MO EH LEGAL. at kailangan ang back -up ng politiko ….
March 17th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
sOBRA… jueteng money ba sabi mo at kaya nakasuhan siya ng pandarambong… TUMANGAP SI ERAP NG LAGAY UPANG LUMAGANAP ANG MADAYANG LARO NG JUETENG ? AT HUTHUTIN ANG PERA NG MAHIHIRAP?… NAPAKASAMANG ASAL KUNG GANUN… eh PAPAANO ANG TOBACO EXCISE TAX NA 130 MILLION? AT ANG iba pang ikinulapol na kay SA MANDARAMBONG NA SI ERAP AT DI NAKUHANG SANG GAHIN NG MAHUHUSAY NA ABUGADO… TULAD NI ATTY. MENDOZA… FLAMINIANO… RODRIGUEZ… ET AL… ang mga abugadong ito ay may di matatawarang kakayahan at batikang TRIAL LAWYER… idolo ng marami sa kahusayan PERO MGA NATALO SA KASO…
KASI MAY SAPAT NA KATIBAYAN SILA…
Ngayon asan ang SAPAT na katibayan ninyo laban kay GLORIA ASAN ? asan? aSAN?… HANGANG NGAL NGAL LANG KAYO…
kAHIT AKOY tagalog EH MALAKI RESPETO KO SA MGA CEBUANO… punta kayo dun… malinis, maayos , mga edukadong tao at ginagamit pinag aralan… kay baho kaya ng kapligiran sa Manila… patuloy na binababoy…. ng mga ralyista.
March 17th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Alfie R. Quiming Says:
February 29th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
I am no fan of gloria either. My problem with this whole economy improving is this: I can’t feel it. Nor can my family. I belong to what we may call the “middle class,” the supposed main beneficiaries of this supposed improvement in the economy. I however, still struggle to make both ends meet. Why? Because even if I already earn a substantial amount, the cost of living is even higher! And you say that the economy has improved?
If you can’t feel the economy of this country going up it’s because your spending way too much on the things you “want” and not on the things you actually “need”.
Go easy on the Starbuck’s coffee and the texting.
Out of the 90 million filipino’s out there 30 million have cellpone’s and if everyone spends a peso of each texting everyday that amounts to almost a Billion a month and that’s just for the thrill of a stupid quote.
March 17th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Gloria Kawatan Says:
Yes! everybody have right on their livelihoods, But you meant to say, Its is okay for Gloria Arroyo, To keep robbing the government coffer? If so! then there is no hope in this country. The only reason Gloria Arroyo, And her goons success because of people like you, Just don’t care whatever happen to this country for as long as you still have jobs. What make you think you well have jobs later on…Have you ever think of that? I guess not. If you can tolerate all her corruption then I guess you deserve what you’re getting.
Getting good jobs and keeping it is not the government’s problem, its your responsiblity already(good grades, good credentials, etc = employment). The government’s role is to provide the backdrop and not everything. As for corruption it will always be there in politics, you can only minimize it. One way you could minimize it is voting competent leaders of this nation of ours. It could have been worst you know, like having a movie star running our country again. Who will live like a movie star without accomplishing anything, except for popularity. Democracy is overrated in this country. Start reading political books and you’ll find out that the most efficient leaders are those who aren’t bound by “morals” and that doing the right thing is very different from doing a good job.
March 17th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Paul that’s really stupid of you to make that remark against Gerry. try thinking outside the box will you, not just for the sake of winning an argument. You don’t even have a clear stand on the issue. All that intelligence is such a waste.
March 17th, 2008 at 11:49 am
Gloria Lavandera Says:
If we need to burn the house down just to get rid of these crook squatting in Malacanyang Palace. Why not! If you don’t get rid of them you will have more problem. They’re stealing the taxespayer’s money to inrich themselves. Not atleast you don’t know that. While most of filipino people go to sleep with empty stomach these idiots are laughing all the way to the bank.
You don’t get it do you, its a figure of speech not pertaining to malacanang. But to us filipino’s this is exactly the kind of attitude that’s not helping us “bahala na” Now if you are going to take it literally. Would you live in ashes and rubbles? knowing that its a rat that your chasing it would have moved to a different house already when everything is burning
March 17th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Reality check: Euthopia can’t exist in this world, you have to make do with what you have and if you are going to put “morality” in everything you are bound to fail( try doing that with your wife) especially in politics. Politics is never clean and if you’ve experienced being a leader of some sort you will always be faced with the decision of choosing the lesser evil. You can’t be friends with everybody because if you start to, you’ll be doing their job and not yours. That’s why some people get promoted and some people are stuck with drinking buddies. If by any chance you think that taking president out of the picture solves the corruption problem in this country you are dead wrong. Ask yourself this “would a bank robber stops if she’s out” not a chance. Corruption stops if we start educating ourselves and not being bought on election days. People in this country blame every problem they have to the president,(if they can blame it to God they would to but we are God fearing so we don’t) even if our problems are the results of our own doing.Taxi drivers blame their bad income to the president all the time, and you just might agree with them until you realized that many of them are opportunists and cuthroats, clearly giving them a bad reputation affecting their income because you’d rather ride the bus next time than be there victim. These simple problems starts with us not the other way around. Don’t just rant and complain all the time, be part of the solution. And about media i have to agree with what he said, media don’t think but we do, so don’t let media dictate to you what is right or wrong, these guys are leeches and they make profit out of people’s demise, calamity, etc. and that’s bad no matter how much they tell you that it’s for the sake of freedom. True freedom should never overlap the freedom of others.Media in this country don’t understand that. They neglect their responsiblities for the sake of profit.They don’t respect boundaries and they are setting a bad example to the masses, very unprofessional.
March 16th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
natros Says:
March 10th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Forty thieves says
And what do you think what Gloria Arroyo, Et al. Doing its even worse, Anybody who speak against her bogus regime either they’re missing, Rot in jail, If not are getting kill.
I’ll say, Gloria Arryo, And her goons, Is the problem! Get rid of them if we want to progress as a nation.
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If what you’re saying is true then why is it that Lozada, Cory, Erap, Binay, Lacson, Madrigal, Bishop Cruz, some media personalities, the 50,000 who join the anti arroyo rallies are not missing nor they rot in jail and still very much alive? Certainly, you are lying…
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I don’t think he/she is lying! In fact he/she is telling the truth because the truth is there for everyone to see, Except some of the people like yourself don’t want to see it.
March 11th, 2008 at 11:26 am
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Alex Reyes Says:
March 9th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
AT BAGO KO MAKALIMUTAN….
kailangan ni LOZADA ng 2 million o higit pang tulong para maisulong ang krusada ng kasinungalingan sa tulong ng mga Madre….
Bakit????????????? SI san pablo’y nanagaral ng katotohanan sa ibat-ibang dako eh di umasa sa tulong siyay nag pagal … di ba maliwanag na nasasaad sa kasulatan yan…
ano ito isa na namang uri ng PANLALAMANG AT LANATRANG KORUPSYON…. palibhasay sa simula pa lamang ay bulok na ang ipinaglalaban ni LOZADA….
eh Anu ginagawa ng bilyon na NINAKAW ni ERAP… kunwari pa kayo….
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Its true that Erap convicted of Plunder but his convicted on juenting money, Juenting money is not government money but gambling money.
Its been proven in court of law that Erap didn’t steal the government coffer the only reason the judiary convict him to protect Gloria Arroyo, From her stolen power.
If you don’t believe me, Check all relevant document the truth is there for everyone to see.
March 10th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
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Alex Reyes Says:
March 9th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
AT BAGO KO MAKALIMUTAN….
kailangan ni LOZADA ng 2 million o higit pang tulong para maisulong ang krusada ng kasinungalingan sa tulong ng mga Madre….
Bakit????????????? SI san pablo’y nanagaral ng katotohanan sa ibat-ibang dako eh di umasa sa tulong siyay nag pagal … di ba maliwanag na nasasaad sa kasulatan yan…
ano ito isa na namang uri ng PANLALAMANG AT LANATRANG KORUPSYON…. palibhasay sa simula pa lamang ay bulok na ang ipinaglalaban ni LOZADA….
eh Anu ginagawa ng bilyon na NINAKAW ni ERAP… kunwari pa kayo
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WOW, WOW, WOOOOOO…..IF JUN LOZADA, IS GUILTY THROW HIS ASS IN JAIL ALONE WITH GLORIA ARROYO, ET AL. BECAUSE SHE IS THE BIGGEST CROOKS. BUT I GUESS ITS OKAY WITH YOU BECAUSE YOU’RE GETTING PART OF THE LOOT. MABUHAY ANG MGA KAWATAN.
March 10th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Forty thieves says
And what do you think what Gloria Arroyo, Et al. Doing its even worse, Anybody who speak against her bogus regime either they’re missing, Rot in jail, If not are getting kill.
I’ll say, Gloria Arryo, And her goons, Is the problem! Get rid of them if we want to progress as a nation.
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If what you’re saying is true then why is it that Lozada, Cory, Erap, Binay, Lacson, Madrigal, Bishop Cruz, some media personalities, the 50,000 who join the anti arroyo rallies are not missing nor they rot in jail and still very much alive? Certainly, you are lying…
March 10th, 2008 at 9:49 am
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