Matatandaan na may mga nanawagan kay Kalihim Gilbert Teodoro na kinakailangan na magbitiw na siya sa kaniyang posisyon sa Gabinete mula noong inihayag niyang may nais siyang tumakbo para sa pagkapangulo.
Pero ilang bagyo na ba ang dumaan mula noong araw na iyon?
Mukhang marami-rami na at ang ilan pa sa mga iyon ay ang mga pinakamalakas ang hagupit sa bansa. Sa sobrang lakas, ay nagawa ng mga ito na bahain ang kalakhang Maynila at ang hilang Luzon at kasamang napalutang ng mga ito ang pangalan ni Gibo. Bilang kalihim ng Pambansang Tanggulan (DND) at siya rin ang Chairman ng NDCC, kinakailangan lamang na tugunan niya ang mga pangangailangan ng mga nasanlata ng mga nagdaang sakuna. Dahil diyan ay pakiramdam ng nakararami na tumataas lalo ang kaniyang popularidad na maaaring makatulong sa kaying pagkandidato sa darating na halalan.
Maganda ang nagiging pagpapalakad ni Teodoro sa mga operasyong pagtulong at pagsagip sa mga nasalanta at alam naman ng lahat na ginagawa lamang ng Kalihim ang kaniyang trabaho, subalit sa kabilang banda ay pumapabor para sa kaniya ang mga kaganapan sa bansa lalo pa't papalapit na ang araw ng pagsumite ng mga kakandidato.
Kulang-kulang isang buwan na lamang ay kinakailangan na rin ni Gibo na magsumite sa COMELEC ng kaniyang CoC dahil bilang standard bearer ng Lakas-Kampi-CMD. Ngunit, gaano pa katagal, bago siya magbibitiw sa puwesto?
Anong mangyayari kung may bagyo na namang dumating at nasa Gabinete pa siya? Kung ganoon ang magiging sitwasyon sa bansa, hindi magiging madali paghalili sa kaniya sapagkat nasa gitna ng krisis ang lahat sa mga ganoong pagkakataon.
Kung maaari lamang, sana makapagbitiw na siya bago pa mahuli ang lahat at sana'y wala ng sakuna ang dumating sa bansa.
Panigurado, isang malaking sakuna na naman iyon.
9.02.2009
A Country of Dreamers
"I do this for unity in support of change. And if that means somebody must make the sacrifice, it must be me. Ako na." - Senator Mar Roxas
Giving way must have been the biggest, most important decision that the Liberal Party head has ever made in his entire life and all he gets for his selfless act is a sound of his name being chanted by those closest to him and supporters.
And now, people are clamoring for Noynoy Aquino to finally announce his declaration to run for the Presidency in 2010, who may have never dreamed of seeking a higher office at this stage of his political career nor at the recent passing of his mother. The Law Maker from Tarlac who has been seeking the advice of his family, friends and experts, stated before that he is taking things slowly because he knows the burden of being the person inside the Malacañang, based from what he saw from his mother during the her time at the office.
He gave up his dream to fulfill the dream of their forebearers, according to Roxas, whose father was also a member of the LP together with Ninoy Aquino during the height of the Marcos rule. A dream, which the veteran senator says is a common dream of a better Philippines, where good will triumph over evil.
But he says that the Filipinos should not remain as dreamers in our own country and start acting to do get the job done.
"Hindi kami maghihiwalay ni Noy. I will stand with him." - Roxas
Let's just hope that Noynoy on the other hand would not leave us hanging for nothing and would finally take the torch of leadership to give light our country.
Giving way must have been the biggest, most important decision that the Liberal Party head has ever made in his entire life and all he gets for his selfless act is a sound of his name being chanted by those closest to him and supporters.
And now, people are clamoring for Noynoy Aquino to finally announce his declaration to run for the Presidency in 2010, who may have never dreamed of seeking a higher office at this stage of his political career nor at the recent passing of his mother. The Law Maker from Tarlac who has been seeking the advice of his family, friends and experts, stated before that he is taking things slowly because he knows the burden of being the person inside the Malacañang, based from what he saw from his mother during the her time at the office.
He gave up his dream to fulfill the dream of their forebearers, according to Roxas, whose father was also a member of the LP together with Ninoy Aquino during the height of the Marcos rule. A dream, which the veteran senator says is a common dream of a better Philippines, where good will triumph over evil.
But he says that the Filipinos should not remain as dreamers in our own country and start acting to do get the job done.
"Hindi kami maghihiwalay ni Noy. I will stand with him." - Roxas
Let's just hope that Noynoy on the other hand would not leave us hanging for nothing and would finally take the torch of leadership to give light our country.
8.29.2009
Demokrasya: Ang Sandata ng Taong Makasarili
Ang post na ito ay bilang pagpupugay sana sa Kabayanihan ng mag-asawang Ninoy at Cory Aquino (para sana sa ika-dalawampu't isa ng Agosto).
Mukhang matatawag na nga natin na Buwan ng mga Aquino ang Agosto. Hindi lamang dahil sa ito ang buwan kung kailan pinaslang ang martir na si Ninoy at kung kailan sumakabilang buhay ang kaniyang may bahay na si dating Pangulong Cory kundi dahil itong Agostong ito naglalabasan ang mga pagpapakita ng suporta at ang pag-aapurang pagkilala sa kabayanihan ng yumaong Pangulo.
Ilang araw pa lamang mula ng mailibing ang mga labi ni Tita Cory, ay isa-isa nang naglilitawan ang mga sumasang-ayon na gawin siyang isa sa ating mga Pambansang Bayani dahil (ayon sa kanila ay) ipinamalas niya ang matapat na paninilbi sa bayan bukod pa sa pagpapabagsak sa rehimeng diktaturya sa Pilipinas.
May mga gumagawa ng aksyon ukol dito mula sa Mababang Kapulungan at mayroon din sa Mataas na Kapulungan. Pero bakit hindi na lamang nila hayaan ang NHI o kung ano mang ahensya ng pamahalaan ang gumawa nito?
Sa pananaw ng isang katulad ng sumulat nito, pinapakita lamang nito na masyado nilang itinataas sa pedestal ang mga taong gaya ni Pangulong Cory gayong hindi naman nila nagagampanan ng wasto ang kanilang mga trabaho maging sa pamahalaan man o sa kung saan man.
Ang mas masaklap pa, ang dating ipinaglaban ng mag-asawang Aquino ay nagagamit ngayon ng kung sinu-sinong nasa poder upang lalong palawigin ang kani-kanilang mga hangarin o ambisyon.
Kaya may mga nagsasabing ang nangyari noong 1986 sa EDSA ay hindi Rebolusyon, kundi isang Restorasyon ng mga nasa kapangyarihan na may nais mamalagi sa kapangyarihan.
Sa panahon ngayon, 2009, patuloy pa rin ang ganitong sitwasyon. Ginagamit ang natamong Demokraysa upang pasarapin ang buhay nila at pahirapin pa ang mga naghihirap. Dahil marupok daw ang Saligang Batas, gusto na nila itong palitan upang maging matatag daw. At dahil malaya raw tayong gawin ang ating mga nais, lalo na kung sa ikabubuti ng nakararami, gagawin daw nila ang pagbabago ng Konstitusyon.
Baguhin man nila o hindi ang ating mga batas, may mababago pa ba?
Sa simula pa lamang ay nakakaladkad na ang salitang demokrasya at ang ideyalismo nito (kung meron man) ng mga taong pilit nagtatago, ginagamit at nagpapanggap na taga-sulong nito.
Ano pa nga ba ang magagawa natin? Mukhang tama nga ang dokyu na Long Live The Fearless Man na demokrasya ang sandata ng taong makasarili.
*Ang pamagat ng post na ito ay halaw rin sa nabanggit na Dokyu.
Mukhang matatawag na nga natin na Buwan ng mga Aquino ang Agosto. Hindi lamang dahil sa ito ang buwan kung kailan pinaslang ang martir na si Ninoy at kung kailan sumakabilang buhay ang kaniyang may bahay na si dating Pangulong Cory kundi dahil itong Agostong ito naglalabasan ang mga pagpapakita ng suporta at ang pag-aapurang pagkilala sa kabayanihan ng yumaong Pangulo.
Ilang araw pa lamang mula ng mailibing ang mga labi ni Tita Cory, ay isa-isa nang naglilitawan ang mga sumasang-ayon na gawin siyang isa sa ating mga Pambansang Bayani dahil (ayon sa kanila ay) ipinamalas niya ang matapat na paninilbi sa bayan bukod pa sa pagpapabagsak sa rehimeng diktaturya sa Pilipinas.
May mga gumagawa ng aksyon ukol dito mula sa Mababang Kapulungan at mayroon din sa Mataas na Kapulungan. Pero bakit hindi na lamang nila hayaan ang NHI o kung ano mang ahensya ng pamahalaan ang gumawa nito?
Sa pananaw ng isang katulad ng sumulat nito, pinapakita lamang nito na masyado nilang itinataas sa pedestal ang mga taong gaya ni Pangulong Cory gayong hindi naman nila nagagampanan ng wasto ang kanilang mga trabaho maging sa pamahalaan man o sa kung saan man.
Ang mas masaklap pa, ang dating ipinaglaban ng mag-asawang Aquino ay nagagamit ngayon ng kung sinu-sinong nasa poder upang lalong palawigin ang kani-kanilang mga hangarin o ambisyon.
Kaya may mga nagsasabing ang nangyari noong 1986 sa EDSA ay hindi Rebolusyon, kundi isang Restorasyon ng mga nasa kapangyarihan na may nais mamalagi sa kapangyarihan.
Sa panahon ngayon, 2009, patuloy pa rin ang ganitong sitwasyon. Ginagamit ang natamong Demokraysa upang pasarapin ang buhay nila at pahirapin pa ang mga naghihirap. Dahil marupok daw ang Saligang Batas, gusto na nila itong palitan upang maging matatag daw. At dahil malaya raw tayong gawin ang ating mga nais, lalo na kung sa ikabubuti ng nakararami, gagawin daw nila ang pagbabago ng Konstitusyon.
Baguhin man nila o hindi ang ating mga batas, may mababago pa ba?
Sa simula pa lamang ay nakakaladkad na ang salitang demokrasya at ang ideyalismo nito (kung meron man) ng mga taong pilit nagtatago, ginagamit at nagpapanggap na taga-sulong nito.
Ano pa nga ba ang magagawa natin? Mukhang tama nga ang dokyu na Long Live The Fearless Man na demokrasya ang sandata ng taong makasarili.
*Ang pamagat ng post na ito ay halaw rin sa nabanggit na Dokyu.
7.08.2009
Like Reagan, Like Mandela
“In my personal opinion, it is ministerial for the Comelec to accept the certificate of candidacy without pre-judging the citizenship and qualification." - Commissioner Rene Sarmiento
Seems like there's no stopping former president Joseph Estrada from filing his candidacy if in case he finally decides to run for president again on May 2010.
But that's just the easy part for the ousted president, as Comelec Commisioner Sarmiento said that it is the constitutional right of every person to submit their candidacy for any government office, adding that it is up to the Supreme Court to judge the qualification of any aspirants.
***
There were, however, varying views from varying people who are in government offices and those who are close to Erap.
Those who are against his new-found aspiration for presidency are stating that he can no longer run due to a provision in the contitution and that all former presidents including the incumbent one, GMA, should not be allowed run for the same seat.
Those who are in favor of Erap's candidacy are saying that he is eligible for office given the tenure he has served which is two and a half-years, just one and a half-year short of the 4-year tenure wherein a former president is banned to run again.
***
Ambassador Ernesto Maceda, who was always supportive of the former president and the Estrada family stated that Erap may be the most mature and emotionally stable candidate even comparing him to Ronald Reagan and Nelson Mandela who became president even beyond their 70's and 80's saying that his political career gives him the edge over other candidates.
***
Looking at the current situation, it seems that both Erap and GMA are in the dilemna on how they will bend the rule for them to be ablt to run for office either for president or any other posistion for that matter and it is quite obvious how carefully they are planning things as to how little they are giving away from their statements.
Source: The Manila Times Internet Edition
Seems like there's no stopping former president Joseph Estrada from filing his candidacy if in case he finally decides to run for president again on May 2010.
But that's just the easy part for the ousted president, as Comelec Commisioner Sarmiento said that it is the constitutional right of every person to submit their candidacy for any government office, adding that it is up to the Supreme Court to judge the qualification of any aspirants.
***
There were, however, varying views from varying people who are in government offices and those who are close to Erap.
Those who are against his new-found aspiration for presidency are stating that he can no longer run due to a provision in the contitution and that all former presidents including the incumbent one, GMA, should not be allowed run for the same seat.
Those who are in favor of Erap's candidacy are saying that he is eligible for office given the tenure he has served which is two and a half-years, just one and a half-year short of the 4-year tenure wherein a former president is banned to run again.
***
Ambassador Ernesto Maceda, who was always supportive of the former president and the Estrada family stated that Erap may be the most mature and emotionally stable candidate even comparing him to Ronald Reagan and Nelson Mandela who became president even beyond their 70's and 80's saying that his political career gives him the edge over other candidates.
***
Looking at the current situation, it seems that both Erap and GMA are in the dilemna on how they will bend the rule for them to be ablt to run for office either for president or any other posistion for that matter and it is quite obvious how carefully they are planning things as to how little they are giving away from their statements.
Source: The Manila Times Internet Edition
7.03.2009
2 Go
The problem would have risen from the shipment and delivery of the voting and counting machines if the automated elections were to push through.
The Aboitiz company which was rumored to have close ties with the Arroyos were said to be chosen to to the warehousing and the shipment of the machines to the different precincts nationwide on the day of the election.
Makati Mayor Jojo Binay reiterated that the connection of the cargo company to the President should have raised suspicions from the Comelec as this may endanger not only the canvassing of votes but the whole election process itself as a whole.
“The fact that an Aboitiz-owned company is involved in the automation project should have raised alarm bells in the Comelec. It changes the entire scenario." - Mayor Jejomar Binay
***
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and Binay are trying to convey a message here: if this is all true, then the Palace would already know who will win the election even before the election starts. And this is what the anti-administration is trying to avoid, to give them the win without a challenge.
Source: Philstar.com
The Aboitiz company which was rumored to have close ties with the Arroyos were said to be chosen to to the warehousing and the shipment of the machines to the different precincts nationwide on the day of the election.
Makati Mayor Jojo Binay reiterated that the connection of the cargo company to the President should have raised suspicions from the Comelec as this may endanger not only the canvassing of votes but the whole election process itself as a whole.
“The fact that an Aboitiz-owned company is involved in the automation project should have raised alarm bells in the Comelec. It changes the entire scenario." - Mayor Jejomar Binay
***
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and Binay are trying to convey a message here: if this is all true, then the Palace would already know who will win the election even before the election starts. And this is what the anti-administration is trying to avoid, to give them the win without a challenge.
Source: Philstar.com
7.01.2009
The Manager's A Choice
“I can prove that I am capable of leadership." - Sen. Manuel Villar
These are the words which the presidential aspirant uttered to demonstrate his conviction on how much he can do for the country when he runs for president on 2010. He points that this could be the right time that the voters should choose someone with "managerial ability" rather than going for someone who is much popular.
Meaning: why don't we put our votes on him?
What a way to campaign for himself.
***
The fish trader turned businessman turned politician is convinced that several members of the Lakas-Kampi-CMD Party are in full support from saying that they have given him their supports long ago and will still stick with him if the elections will push through.
He, however, did not mention the names of the GMA supporters.
***
Whatever, the former Senate President is thinking seems to convince him a lot at the moment. But who knows? Maybe he is telling the truth and the only reason why he is withholding the names of these so-called supporters of his from the Administration's side is to protect them from being banished by Mrs. Arroyo if ever she stays in power longer than her term.
"Many of her (GMA) supporters are now with me.” - Sen. Manny Villar
Source: The Manila Times Internet Edition
These are the words which the presidential aspirant uttered to demonstrate his conviction on how much he can do for the country when he runs for president on 2010. He points that this could be the right time that the voters should choose someone with "managerial ability" rather than going for someone who is much popular.
Meaning: why don't we put our votes on him?
What a way to campaign for himself.
***
The fish trader turned businessman turned politician is convinced that several members of the Lakas-Kampi-CMD Party are in full support from saying that they have given him their supports long ago and will still stick with him if the elections will push through.
He, however, did not mention the names of the GMA supporters.
***
Whatever, the former Senate President is thinking seems to convince him a lot at the moment. But who knows? Maybe he is telling the truth and the only reason why he is withholding the names of these so-called supporters of his from the Administration's side is to protect them from being banished by Mrs. Arroyo if ever she stays in power longer than her term.
"Many of her (GMA) supporters are now with me.” - Sen. Manny Villar
Source: The Manila Times Internet Edition
6.30.2009
Mano a Mano
It seems that the "marriage" of Smartmatics and Total Information Management will be short-lived, if not, it would not even materialized.
Comelec Chairman Jose Melo privately met with the two companies yesterday to give the Friday deadline to settle and to sign the contract for the automation of 2010 Elections.
Money, money, money
After the meeting, the Chairman told reporters that the primary reason for the TIM back-out was money but quickly reiterated that it was not lack financial fund. It was the other way around. Aparently, TIM wanted to dictate how the commanding investment of Smartmatics is going to be used.
Slim Chances
Broadcaster Mike Enriquez, in his morning radio show quoted Comelec Chair Melo saying "...very, very, very slim chance of an automated election."
The No-El
Presidentiables however are weary that the inability of the Comission on Election to fully modernized the voting and canvassing process may lead to a "No Election" situation come 2010.
The Option
If a full automation won't be available, then the Comelec may have to opt for a partial automation as suggested by former Chair Christian Monsod.
It would not hurt to try this option as it may lessen the days of canvassing to half if allocated to major provinces or cities.
***
Automated or manual, if the Comelec fails to guard the votes there would still be a chance that candidates will to find to cheat their way to winning.
"it should not be assumed that just because there is automation, there could be no cheating." - Winnie Monsod
Source: GMANews.TV
Comelec Chairman Jose Melo privately met with the two companies yesterday to give the Friday deadline to settle and to sign the contract for the automation of 2010 Elections.
Money, money, money
After the meeting, the Chairman told reporters that the primary reason for the TIM back-out was money but quickly reiterated that it was not lack financial fund. It was the other way around. Aparently, TIM wanted to dictate how the commanding investment of Smartmatics is going to be used.
Slim Chances
Broadcaster Mike Enriquez, in his morning radio show quoted Comelec Chair Melo saying "...very, very, very slim chance of an automated election."
The No-El
Presidentiables however are weary that the inability of the Comission on Election to fully modernized the voting and canvassing process may lead to a "No Election" situation come 2010.
The Option
If a full automation won't be available, then the Comelec may have to opt for a partial automation as suggested by former Chair Christian Monsod.
It would not hurt to try this option as it may lessen the days of canvassing to half if allocated to major provinces or cities.
***
Automated or manual, if the Comelec fails to guard the votes there would still be a chance that candidates will to find to cheat their way to winning.
"it should not be assumed that just because there is automation, there could be no cheating." - Winnie Monsod
Source: GMANews.TV
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