Manny Paquiao's desire to run as Congressman for General Santos City is known to many since early 2007. But as much as I like him I feared of how ill-equipped he is in becoming a representative. This fear was confirmed with the recent Solar Sports versus ABS-CBN fiasco. On March 18 2009 ABS CBN aired Manny's "announcement" that he will transfer the tv rights of his fight with Hatton from Solar Sports to ABS CBN. But the problem is, his contract with Solar Sports is good until May 2011 . Any common folk could understand that a contract is legal and binding. And if you fall short of what you have agreed to in the contract you will definitely face charges. He shouldn't have allowed ABS CBN to coax him into falling into their scheme. At the very least, he should've been smart enough to consult his lawyer before allowing ABS CBN to cajole him.
Please don't get me wrong. I am one of the millions of Filipinos who admire him and is so proud of all that he has accomplished that gave a remarkable recognition for Filipinos worldwide. Aside from being an outstanding boxer I also acknowledge his magnanimity as a philanthropist, patriot, son, father and friend. But I seriously believe he knows very little about politics and governance. I believe he is a good man with a kind heart. He should not allow his goodness to be tainted by "pulitika". But if he does make his way in Congress I hope he'll have wise advisers and a very good lawyer.
(http://www.gmanews.tv/story/153885/Pacquiao-Video-of-transfer-wasnt-supposed-to-be-shown
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Crimes without Accountability
I have just read the news regarding Jalosjos' release. I find this very disturbing. How can a convicted rapist (of a minor) who was given two life sentences be released after only 16 years?
On October 18, 2008 Claudio Teehankee Jr. who was sentenced to life imprisonment for 2 cases of murder was also released after only 13 years in prison.
Former President Estrada who was sentenced to 40 years imprisonment was also given pardon only a month after he was convicted.
Antonio Trillanes and the Magdalo Mutineers who tried to unseat President Arroyo on July 2003 was also given amnesty only a few days after they were convicted.
The aforementioned are only a few of the convicted criminals who were given pardon.
And what about other political figures who undergo trial but are never convicted? In fact most of them are still in office or worse, even promoted.
Recently, shootouts and summary executions are becoming rampant. But I don't know if someone will be held accountable. Will Bubby Dacer and Emmanuel Corbito be finally given justice?
How can justice be served when the people who are supposed to promote justice are the ones violating them and manipulating the law for their own agenda ?
Crimes without accountability- is this a foreshadow of what is yet to come? I certainly hope not.
(Sources: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/; http://www.inquirer.net/)
On October 18, 2008 Claudio Teehankee Jr. who was sentenced to life imprisonment for 2 cases of murder was also released after only 13 years in prison.
Former President Estrada who was sentenced to 40 years imprisonment was also given pardon only a month after he was convicted.
Antonio Trillanes and the Magdalo Mutineers who tried to unseat President Arroyo on July 2003 was also given amnesty only a few days after they were convicted.
The aforementioned are only a few of the convicted criminals who were given pardon.
And what about other political figures who undergo trial but are never convicted? In fact most of them are still in office or worse, even promoted.
Recently, shootouts and summary executions are becoming rampant. But I don't know if someone will be held accountable. Will Bubby Dacer and Emmanuel Corbito be finally given justice?
How can justice be served when the people who are supposed to promote justice are the ones violating them and manipulating the law for their own agenda ?
Crimes without accountability- is this a foreshadow of what is yet to come? I certainly hope not.
(Sources: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/; http://www.inquirer.net/)
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Have you made your Choice for 2010?
We are more than a year away from the May 2010 elections but "presidentiables" can hardly contain their excitement. It seems like senators who are aspiring to be the 2010 Philippine president had started their campaign only a little after they took office on May 2007.
The same is true in the local government. Plazas and light posts are full of streamers from city councilors wishing their constituents a "Happy fiesta", "Merry Christmas", "Happy New Year", and even "Happy Valentines" (LOL!) just to make sure you won't forget them on the next election. In fact I'm beginning to think that part of the city's budget is allotted for these streamers. I could almost see a fine print saying "This is where your taxes go!" (LOL) Just a week ago on my way home I read a streamer from a city councilor that reads: "Don't forget to Register. A friendly reminder from.... " Oh Please!!! This is precisely the reason why I don't feel like voting anymore.
But going back to the "Presidentiables" here are some of my thoughts about them:
Manny Villar - he's a good businessman - ambitous, driven, wily, sly hmmm... So in other words I don't trust him
Loren Legarda - soooo.... ambitious; hungry for power; user
Panfilo Lacson - Spooky! i'm too scared to say anything against him. =) Gudluk Philippines!
Erap - after all the plunder cases he has against the country he shouldn't even have the face to even share his opinion with regards to the problems our country is facing Because his regime's contribution to our financial crisis is overwhelming at hindi pa siya nakapagbayad (and he hasn't paid for that crime yet)
Francis Escudero - cute; charming; very articulate but beware! he is as sly as a fox! he's so young and already he's a trapo (traditional politician)!
Mar Roxas - he has something up his sleeve! I can't figure out what it is (yet) but there's definitley something...
Kabayan Noli de Castro - i think he's a good Vice President in the sense that he's a loyal supporter. but I can't seem to believe that he's already adequate to lead a country.
COMELEC has been very aggressive in their campaign to encourage new voters to register. But the million dollar question for me is... "Sino nga ba ang karapat-dapat maging pangulo ng Pilipinas?" "Sino pa nga ba ang may pusong tapat na tanging kapakanan ng mga Pilipino ang siyang isusulong?" "May pag-asa pa nga ba ang Pilipinas?"
The same is true in the local government. Plazas and light posts are full of streamers from city councilors wishing their constituents a "Happy fiesta", "Merry Christmas", "Happy New Year", and even "Happy Valentines" (LOL!) just to make sure you won't forget them on the next election. In fact I'm beginning to think that part of the city's budget is allotted for these streamers. I could almost see a fine print saying "This is where your taxes go!" (LOL) Just a week ago on my way home I read a streamer from a city councilor that reads: "Don't forget to Register. A friendly reminder from.... " Oh Please!!! This is precisely the reason why I don't feel like voting anymore.
But going back to the "Presidentiables" here are some of my thoughts about them:
Manny Villar - he's a good businessman - ambitous, driven, wily, sly hmmm... So in other words I don't trust him
Loren Legarda - soooo.... ambitious; hungry for power; user
Panfilo Lacson - Spooky! i'm too scared to say anything against him. =) Gudluk Philippines!
Erap - after all the plunder cases he has against the country he shouldn't even have the face to even share his opinion with regards to the problems our country is facing Because his regime's contribution to our financial crisis is overwhelming at hindi pa siya nakapagbayad (and he hasn't paid for that crime yet)
Francis Escudero - cute; charming; very articulate but beware! he is as sly as a fox! he's so young and already he's a trapo (traditional politician)!
Mar Roxas - he has something up his sleeve! I can't figure out what it is (yet) but there's definitley something...
Kabayan Noli de Castro - i think he's a good Vice President in the sense that he's a loyal supporter. but I can't seem to believe that he's already adequate to lead a country.
COMELEC has been very aggressive in their campaign to encourage new voters to register. But the million dollar question for me is... "Sino nga ba ang karapat-dapat maging pangulo ng Pilipinas?" "Sino pa nga ba ang may pusong tapat na tanging kapakanan ng mga Pilipino ang siyang isusulong?" "May pag-asa pa nga ba ang Pilipinas?"
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