Gloomy. That's how I describe Manila today. A thick dark cloud blankets 1/3 of the sky, signalling rain. Weathermen say a storm is coming. It packs winds of up to 110 kph. It came from the direction of Vietnam and heads straight to Luzon. That's why the NDCC has been up and about since late evening.
NDCC or the National Disaster Coordinating Council is doing a great job. Deputy palace spokesman and NDCC coordinator Anthony Golez is to be praised for his excellent handling of this impending crisis. A few days ago, Tropical storm Dante swept the Bicol region killing nearly 30 Filipinos. This pro-activeness being shown by the NDCC is admirable. Advance info would definitely save more lives.
I just came from a visit to Mountain Province and Pangasinan and yes, Mrs. Arroyo should definitely consider pouring money for road re-construction there. Kennon road needs repair. Even some portions of the national highway in La Union should be fixed. These places are tourist magnets and government should prioritize these places.
And mind you, these places are showing signs of progress. There are many restaurants, shops and what-have-you springing surprises in these areas. New businesses are sprouting in all these places compared a year or so ago. New money is spilling over to the rural areas which is great.
So, it's a great disservice if government ignore citizen complaints of bad roads or the lack of it. New roads usher more business. And more business means more revenues. And more revenues leads to better government services.
Manila has its gems and wonders. Ask Carlos Celdran. He knows. Manila has enormous tourism potentials if the Manila City government would only care.
Antique houses ("bahay na bato") adorn many Manila streets, yet most, if not all, are in a dilapidated state. If Manila could only pour some more money into road projects and beautification, i'll rival other Asian cities for its splendour and beauty. Time for Manila to rise up, from being a greyish, ageing and gloomy city, into a city proud of its heritage and history. Manila is being left behind while other cities and towns all across the Luzon landscape bloom like beautiful flowers.
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Monday, December 1, 2008
Bonifacio's Revolution and The Fate of Gloria's Mafia Gang
On the 145th birth anniversary of that great plebian and revolutionary leader Andres Bonifacio, there were two events that made us, Filipinos, smile. One, the re-emergence and re-invigoration of groups who want the illegal usurper out of office and the other, a small group of Filipino innovators, who, despite of government, rose up to the occasion to make a strong statement to the world. Both events, I believe, signify the direction of the Filipino revolutionary struggle. Both are significant Philippine events that merits our attention and support since this is the start of the re-affirmation of the legacy of Bonifacio's revolution centuries ago and a rejection of the traditional paradigms on revolution.
In subsequent entries, I will reveal to you that shout, that revolt undertaken by a group of young Filipino industrial designers. That merits a singular entry. But, first, let me give my take on the political situation happening in the Philippines at this very moment.
What happened yesterday, November 30, is just the beginning of the serious struggle against the Arroyo regime. Bereft and denied of all legal options to unseat Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, many Filipinos are now resolved to do what is necessary to achieve what everybody wants. Many groups, even ideological ones, have now bonded together again to create another "shining and defining moment" in Philippine history.
Those symbolic shouts of dissent should all the more warn this regime that the Filipino People have now awaken from their stupor. Nine years they waited and nine years they hoped that Gloria would change and lead the nation towards change. Nine long years and nothing but frustration, deception and outright lies are all the People got from this regime.
Worst, Malacanang, through Deputy Palace spokesperson Anthony Golez even mockingly positioned Mrs. Arroyo and her cabal as "saviours" and "the incarnation of Jesus Christ". What is obvious is Malacanang has turned into a group of serious Arroyo cult followers, without brains and devoid of any personal will to do what is right for the country.
Golez, the palace chuwariwah, even parodied the Bishops, and chastised them for preaching what he calls an "anti-Christian remarks". This also merits another entry which I call the " The Treatise of Revolution" (wait for this within the day).
The Palace has mocked not only the Filipino People's will but also their prevalent religious belief. And what fate awaits those who continually mock, oppress and steal the Filipino's money, idealism, hope, and even their religious belief.
The continuation of these rallies will definitely culminate into a "defining moment". The political situation is very fluid. Groups within and outside the Palace are conjuring and planning scenarios which ultimately lead to one very obvious and penultimate ending--the ouster and immediate resignation of Mrs. Arroyo. Without the proper handling, these groups might use their own armed forces to effect a violent overthrow. Malacanang's mocking statements are fuelling more dissent and fortifying the political will of the anti-Arroyo groups to pour everything for the ejection of Arroyo from her illegal seat in the Palace.
This week marks another stage in this struggle, as Congress convenes to throw the impeachment complaint out and entertain charter change leading to Gloria's continued rule. These events will solidify opposition against Arroyo but this would not be enough to get her out of Malacanang. Groups should prepare their forces for a vigorous multi-level assault, aimed at debilitating the communication and critical infrastructure of this regime.
The most critical point in this struggle is at the end of this month when the attempt would have blossomed. That would most certainly lead to tactical victory. However, the strategic result would actually bear fruit in January 2009.
In subsequent entries, I will reveal to you that shout, that revolt undertaken by a group of young Filipino industrial designers. That merits a singular entry. But, first, let me give my take on the political situation happening in the Philippines at this very moment.
What happened yesterday, November 30, is just the beginning of the serious struggle against the Arroyo regime. Bereft and denied of all legal options to unseat Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, many Filipinos are now resolved to do what is necessary to achieve what everybody wants. Many groups, even ideological ones, have now bonded together again to create another "shining and defining moment" in Philippine history.
Those symbolic shouts of dissent should all the more warn this regime that the Filipino People have now awaken from their stupor. Nine years they waited and nine years they hoped that Gloria would change and lead the nation towards change. Nine long years and nothing but frustration, deception and outright lies are all the People got from this regime.
Worst, Malacanang, through Deputy Palace spokesperson Anthony Golez even mockingly positioned Mrs. Arroyo and her cabal as "saviours" and "the incarnation of Jesus Christ". What is obvious is Malacanang has turned into a group of serious Arroyo cult followers, without brains and devoid of any personal will to do what is right for the country.
Golez, the palace chuwariwah, even parodied the Bishops, and chastised them for preaching what he calls an "anti-Christian remarks". This also merits another entry which I call the " The Treatise of Revolution" (wait for this within the day).
The Palace has mocked not only the Filipino People's will but also their prevalent religious belief. And what fate awaits those who continually mock, oppress and steal the Filipino's money, idealism, hope, and even their religious belief.
The continuation of these rallies will definitely culminate into a "defining moment". The political situation is very fluid. Groups within and outside the Palace are conjuring and planning scenarios which ultimately lead to one very obvious and penultimate ending--the ouster and immediate resignation of Mrs. Arroyo. Without the proper handling, these groups might use their own armed forces to effect a violent overthrow. Malacanang's mocking statements are fuelling more dissent and fortifying the political will of the anti-Arroyo groups to pour everything for the ejection of Arroyo from her illegal seat in the Palace.
This week marks another stage in this struggle, as Congress convenes to throw the impeachment complaint out and entertain charter change leading to Gloria's continued rule. These events will solidify opposition against Arroyo but this would not be enough to get her out of Malacanang. Groups should prepare their forces for a vigorous multi-level assault, aimed at debilitating the communication and critical infrastructure of this regime.
The most critical point in this struggle is at the end of this month when the attempt would have blossomed. That would most certainly lead to tactical victory. However, the strategic result would actually bear fruit in January 2009.
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