Lines tripped. This is the explanation of the National Power Corporation about yesterday's massive electricity shut down. Six plants, explained the Napocor, were functioning properly, except that there was a tripping in the Ilijan line which caused the massive shutdown of the rest of the grid. Transmission was the problem.
Napocor however failed to point what caused the tripping in the transmission lines. Was there sabotage? If there are no technical glitches, then, it must have been "human intervention" that caused those transmission lines to trip? Overloading is one of the main or common causes of transmission trips but Napocor discounted that. So, the only one left is human intervention.
Since this election is computerized, it needs two things--electricity to power up the counting machines and communication transmission to relay the results of the polls per precinct to the headquarters. Aside from these electricity trips, communication is not as ideal as what he expects it.
Senatorial candidate Richard Gordon calls for a postponement of the elections, fearing that the integrity of the elections has been tainted what with lingering doubts as to the accuracy of the PCOS machines and these "uncanny incidents" of power shortages and communication "triplines".
This administration must ensure that violence will not break out in the provinces and even in several urban hotspots. Political rivalries have heated up in several cities and violence is not as far fetched as what others try to picture it. Even now, several politics-related incidents have been reported.
Political uncertainty is slowly waifing in the air....
Showing posts with label mid-term elections. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mid-term elections. Show all posts
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Lanto's appointment as COMELEC Commissioner bodes ill to
A discredited mid-term elections could spell the political demise of this administration. This country does not need another full-blown political crisis just because of this elections. The Sabah crisis has just made a big dent in Pnoy's public trust and credibility as leader of this Nation.
An electoral crisis may still happen if Malacanang will refuse to correct a wrong decision made by President Aquino in appointing a person of questionable character as Commissioner of the Commission on Elections. If this elections turn nasty and fraud-riden, this may result to a full-blown crisis similar to 2004. This may give Pnoy's enemies the moral standing they need to move and act against this administration thru an extra-constitutional action.
While newly installed COMELEC commissioner Macabangkit Lanto does not deny that he was endorsed by Senator Franklin Drilon, campaign manager of Team Pnoy, Lanto denies news that he became a beneficiary of a poll fraud operation in Lanao sometime in 1992. Fact is, Lanto even says that he was a victim of poll fraud.
In Hisuler vs. Lanto (HRET Case No. 92-014) 22 July 1994, it was clear that Lanto won over Hisuler due to poll fraud. Lanto's electoral victory came from alleged tampering of election returns. Lanto served for two years and was ousted and replaced by Mario Hisuler.
The HRET said in a unanimous decision that Lanto’s mandate came from fraud and he was the beneficiary of fraud.
“Lanto was proclaimed as the elected congressman for the 2nd district of Lanao del Norte on the basis of two falsified municipal certificates of canvass, which in turn were derived from tampered election returns,” the tribunal said in a decision dated July 22, 1994.
According to reports, the HRET discovered that the ballots were tampered to support the fraudulent election returns.
Lanto tried to parry criticisms about his appointment by saying that he was the victim, and not the mastermind of the fraud. Atty. Lanto, that is not what everyone read.
What is the real reason behind Lanto's appointment?
Lanto is a long time associate and trusted politician by Senator Franklin Drilon. Lanto was a classmate of Drilon and Vice President Jejomar Binay, and is a fraternity brother of Drilon in the Sigma Rho law fraternity at the University of the Philippines. Drilon became a Sigma Rhoan in 1969, six years after Mac Lanto (1963). Some say Lanto was one of those who "recruited" Drilon into the fraternity.
IN the 11th Congress, Lanto represented Lanao del Norte as a LAKAS-NUCD.
When names were being floated to the post of ARMM governor, Lanto was the one nominated by Drilon. Malacanang balked, saying they don't want a politician to assume the post. Mujiv Hataman was appointed over Lanto.
UNA is protesting Lanto's appointment saying that his appointment confirms fears of a possible administration ploy to dominate the Senatorial elections. Drilon earlier says that the Team Pnoy-Liberal Party will sweep the elections, 12-0.
With Lanto's appointment, who will not fear about such an eventuality? A source says Lanto's appointment was a remedy considered by Malacanang due to the enormous backlash the Aquino administration suffered shortly after bungling the Sabah issue.
Malacanan apparently is worried that Team Pnoy has just lost the vote in Mindanao because of the Sabah crisis. Mindanao is a vote-rich region and is traditionally the area where political fates and fortunes are decided. A Mindanaoan therefore is needed to give credence to the poll body in case doubts or protests rise during the counting.
What Malacanang does not know is that Lanto is a discredited Maranao leader. His previous candidacy for governor of Lanao was a disaster. His political stock has since diminished since that uneventful run.
Many political observers in Lanao say that Lanto waited for this moment to take revenge against those in Lanao who killed his political career. As COMELEC commissioner, Lanto may very well become a political kingmaker in his province.
Assume, however, that these things are not true, and Lanto's appointment is based on his competency. As a long-time politician, Lanto has many political debts to settle and such a person is probably vulnerable, some observers say. There are too many variables that append to Lanto's name. This is a political risk that Pnoy is not prepared to take.
Take heed before it is too late. All political actors know how important 2013 is for those who aspire for the top post in 2016. What many want Pnoy to become is a lame-duck president, and for it to happen, Pnoy must be debilitated. The recent acts of Pnoy are contributing to his disability. This President should listen to constructive criticism to save himself and the gains of his administration.
An electoral crisis may still happen if Malacanang will refuse to correct a wrong decision made by President Aquino in appointing a person of questionable character as Commissioner of the Commission on Elections. If this elections turn nasty and fraud-riden, this may result to a full-blown crisis similar to 2004. This may give Pnoy's enemies the moral standing they need to move and act against this administration thru an extra-constitutional action.
While newly installed COMELEC commissioner Macabangkit Lanto does not deny that he was endorsed by Senator Franklin Drilon, campaign manager of Team Pnoy, Lanto denies news that he became a beneficiary of a poll fraud operation in Lanao sometime in 1992. Fact is, Lanto even says that he was a victim of poll fraud.
In Hisuler vs. Lanto (HRET Case No. 92-014) 22 July 1994, it was clear that Lanto won over Hisuler due to poll fraud. Lanto's electoral victory came from alleged tampering of election returns. Lanto served for two years and was ousted and replaced by Mario Hisuler.
The HRET said in a unanimous decision that Lanto’s mandate came from fraud and he was the beneficiary of fraud.
“Lanto was proclaimed as the elected congressman for the 2nd district of Lanao del Norte on the basis of two falsified municipal certificates of canvass, which in turn were derived from tampered election returns,” the tribunal said in a decision dated July 22, 1994.
According to reports, the HRET discovered that the ballots were tampered to support the fraudulent election returns.
Lanto tried to parry criticisms about his appointment by saying that he was the victim, and not the mastermind of the fraud. Atty. Lanto, that is not what everyone read.
What is the real reason behind Lanto's appointment?
Lanto is a long time associate and trusted politician by Senator Franklin Drilon. Lanto was a classmate of Drilon and Vice President Jejomar Binay, and is a fraternity brother of Drilon in the Sigma Rho law fraternity at the University of the Philippines. Drilon became a Sigma Rhoan in 1969, six years after Mac Lanto (1963). Some say Lanto was one of those who "recruited" Drilon into the fraternity.
IN the 11th Congress, Lanto represented Lanao del Norte as a LAKAS-NUCD.
When names were being floated to the post of ARMM governor, Lanto was the one nominated by Drilon. Malacanang balked, saying they don't want a politician to assume the post. Mujiv Hataman was appointed over Lanto.
UNA is protesting Lanto's appointment saying that his appointment confirms fears of a possible administration ploy to dominate the Senatorial elections. Drilon earlier says that the Team Pnoy-Liberal Party will sweep the elections, 12-0.
With Lanto's appointment, who will not fear about such an eventuality? A source says Lanto's appointment was a remedy considered by Malacanang due to the enormous backlash the Aquino administration suffered shortly after bungling the Sabah issue.
Malacanan apparently is worried that Team Pnoy has just lost the vote in Mindanao because of the Sabah crisis. Mindanao is a vote-rich region and is traditionally the area where political fates and fortunes are decided. A Mindanaoan therefore is needed to give credence to the poll body in case doubts or protests rise during the counting.
What Malacanang does not know is that Lanto is a discredited Maranao leader. His previous candidacy for governor of Lanao was a disaster. His political stock has since diminished since that uneventful run.
Many political observers in Lanao say that Lanto waited for this moment to take revenge against those in Lanao who killed his political career. As COMELEC commissioner, Lanto may very well become a political kingmaker in his province.
Assume, however, that these things are not true, and Lanto's appointment is based on his competency. As a long-time politician, Lanto has many political debts to settle and such a person is probably vulnerable, some observers say. There are too many variables that append to Lanto's name. This is a political risk that Pnoy is not prepared to take.
Take heed before it is too late. All political actors know how important 2013 is for those who aspire for the top post in 2016. What many want Pnoy to become is a lame-duck president, and for it to happen, Pnoy must be debilitated. The recent acts of Pnoy are contributing to his disability. This President should listen to constructive criticism to save himself and the gains of his administration.
Monday, April 23, 2012
China-leaning personalities in Aquino administration weakens government stand against China?
Is it possible that this thing which is happening between China and the Philippines is a "setup" aimed at finally effecting a power reconfiguration in the Philippine government? That escalating this issue will further empower China-leaning personalities in the Aquino administration?
This is what several military analysts think---that in a war against China, the Philippines will fall because the country will be betrayed by several China-leaning personalities who occupy sensitive posts in the Aquino administration.
There is no denying that several left-leaning personalities now form part of Aquino's administration. However, in an event of an actual war against China, surely, these personalities are expected to pursue their country's interests rather than China. Or will they, really?
Many people believe that the reason why there is much uncertainty over the next course of action against China is fact that things are being muddled up by these personalities. If this is the case, then, it explains why this administration is somewhat dragging its feet in resolving this issue.
During the time of Ramos, government policy in relation to China was one of cooperation rather than cooptation. In the time of Arroyo, closer ties were established which even led Arroyo to become a member of the Chinese Communist party. Nothing entirely wrong with a closer engagement with China. Fact is, a closer engagement benefits the Philippines rather than harms its interests. Yet, this fact has been misinterpreted by the Chinese to mean "weakness", and therefore exploitable.
Propaganda has been spread and continues to spread that the reason why some personalities want a more destabilized relationship with China is it allows or opens the possibility of a "takeover" of China-leaning personalities of political power from the existing one. I dare say, this is more of a malicious rumor than fact.
Everybody knows how strong the Philippine military is and how republican it behaves. It is simply unthinkable for traditional political forces to allow such a scenario.
These traditional forces should not entertain the idea of an unconstitutional move against the present administration, because any such action, especially in these times of great distress, harms the interests of the people rather than promote it.
An unconstitutional move against the power center will weaken this government and further opens its vulnerability up. This is not the time for the Philippines to show weakness over the face of a relentless enemy, no. Fact is, what the government is doing right now is the correct path.
However, over the next few weeks, this issue will be overtaken by two things: first the impeachment trial of the Chief Justice and second, politics.
Traditional political forces will try to find a way to mend the broken ties of the Executive and the Judiciary. I believe, even at this time, there has been a negotiations between the two groups and a relief has been agreed upon. I do know what that is, but it not prudent to disclose it at this point. It is safe to say that in the interests of the national patrimony, this relief will be undertaken to stabilize the entire government.
When this relief comes, it will be welcomed by all groups because of one thing: politics. Politics for the mid-term elections will start in June and surely, elite groups have already talked and negotiated for a settlement of issues before then.
This is what several military analysts think---that in a war against China, the Philippines will fall because the country will be betrayed by several China-leaning personalities who occupy sensitive posts in the Aquino administration.
There is no denying that several left-leaning personalities now form part of Aquino's administration. However, in an event of an actual war against China, surely, these personalities are expected to pursue their country's interests rather than China. Or will they, really?
Many people believe that the reason why there is much uncertainty over the next course of action against China is fact that things are being muddled up by these personalities. If this is the case, then, it explains why this administration is somewhat dragging its feet in resolving this issue.
During the time of Ramos, government policy in relation to China was one of cooperation rather than cooptation. In the time of Arroyo, closer ties were established which even led Arroyo to become a member of the Chinese Communist party. Nothing entirely wrong with a closer engagement with China. Fact is, a closer engagement benefits the Philippines rather than harms its interests. Yet, this fact has been misinterpreted by the Chinese to mean "weakness", and therefore exploitable.
Propaganda has been spread and continues to spread that the reason why some personalities want a more destabilized relationship with China is it allows or opens the possibility of a "takeover" of China-leaning personalities of political power from the existing one. I dare say, this is more of a malicious rumor than fact.
Everybody knows how strong the Philippine military is and how republican it behaves. It is simply unthinkable for traditional political forces to allow such a scenario.
These traditional forces should not entertain the idea of an unconstitutional move against the present administration, because any such action, especially in these times of great distress, harms the interests of the people rather than promote it.
An unconstitutional move against the power center will weaken this government and further opens its vulnerability up. This is not the time for the Philippines to show weakness over the face of a relentless enemy, no. Fact is, what the government is doing right now is the correct path.
However, over the next few weeks, this issue will be overtaken by two things: first the impeachment trial of the Chief Justice and second, politics.
Traditional political forces will try to find a way to mend the broken ties of the Executive and the Judiciary. I believe, even at this time, there has been a negotiations between the two groups and a relief has been agreed upon. I do know what that is, but it not prudent to disclose it at this point. It is safe to say that in the interests of the national patrimony, this relief will be undertaken to stabilize the entire government.
When this relief comes, it will be welcomed by all groups because of one thing: politics. Politics for the mid-term elections will start in June and surely, elite groups have already talked and negotiated for a settlement of issues before then.
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