Index crimes are rising in the Philippines, according to a source at the Philippine National Police (PNP). Two nights ago, an American serviceman got killed after being mauled by a group of men riding a taxi. The serviceman suffered two knife wounds in the neck and several in the chest which led to his death. It was just a spur of a moment thing. It was not even connected to any robbery.
A 15-year old girl and her brother died when two (2) adults, one allegedly under the influence of drugs, attacked them inside their house in Caloocan. The girl was also sexually assaulted. The victims reportedly fought it out with their assailants before they lost consciousness. The suspects reportedly used a kitchen knife in the brutal slaying. Reports say, the suspect was seen sitting infront of the house before the assault.
Security cameras caught the brutal slaying of a security guard inside a convenience store. Two (2) men wearing baseball caps shot the defenseless guard in a planned heist. The guard died. Later, the two men robbed another convenience store.
These are just some of the gruesome things happening in our society today. And we say that it's more fun in the Philippines?
The Philippine National Police leadership should do something to arrest the decline of peace and order in our society. We are slowly eroding as a decent society. I know, these things also happen in other places, even in such highly secured cities as Singapore. Yet, this does not necessarily mean that we should not do something about it?
Robberies and theft are two crimes which have a higher incidence of prevalence in our society. These are mostly related to economic or financial issues. Murders are different. These are manifestations of a morally decaying society. This is worse than thievery.
Some say, these reports are being shown to force the resignation or early retirement of Director General Nick Bartolome. Bull. Crap.
Honestly, Nick Bart is a good friend. But, circumstances such as this, especially the failure of law enforcement agencies such as his to arrest the slide of criminality justifies a call for his eventual retirement.
It is, however, doubtful if his successor Alan Purisima will be more effective than Bartolome. Purisima's name, according to some, has been dragged into nnumerous controversies, including jueteng and illegal drugs. Yet, even Mar Roxas says, Purisima is the President's favorite.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Monday, September 10, 2012
Puno replacement of Bartolome a political masterstroke
Pnoy's plan to make PNP chief Nicanor Bartolome resign early and replace his henchman, DILG undersecretary Rico Puno is a political masterstroke.
One, asking Bartolome to resign early is a gracious way of booting you out. It's like Aquino telling Bartolome: " you're okey, but actually you're not as a lawman. So, I have to give you another way out of severe criticisms being thrown at you. I'll make you resign and move you to another department."
Several sectors even those within the palace want Bartolome's head, since crime incidence went up. Bartolome's "performance" or "non-performance" has been a very serious concern of the palace. Since June, several people within the palace has been at odds on how to deal with Bartolome. Bartolome is both close to Aquino and Ochoa. Ochoa and Bartolome were supposed to work together.
When news of Robredo's death came about, several people talked with Aquino to turn this into an opportunity to boot Bartolome and Puno out of Robredo's department. A decision was made last August 22, which necessitates the President to give a gracious exit for both, Bartolome and Puno.
Puno, by the way, has been portrayed as Aquino's perennial headache. Since the Manila hostage crisis, Puno has been receiving criticisms.
How to manage a very delicate official like Puno, and why is he so delicate? Puno, if you don't know, is a long-time Aquino associate. Since Puno knows many things about the Chief Executive, it will take a long and gargantuan effort to extricate him from the DILG.
There were insidious allegations about Puno being Noynoy's alleged jueteng bagman and circuit.
Puno is also being accused of being Pnoy's long-time "solutions player." Now, you're getting rid of your confidante?
One, asking Bartolome to resign early is a gracious way of booting you out. It's like Aquino telling Bartolome: " you're okey, but actually you're not as a lawman. So, I have to give you another way out of severe criticisms being thrown at you. I'll make you resign and move you to another department."
Several sectors even those within the palace want Bartolome's head, since crime incidence went up. Bartolome's "performance" or "non-performance" has been a very serious concern of the palace. Since June, several people within the palace has been at odds on how to deal with Bartolome. Bartolome is both close to Aquino and Ochoa. Ochoa and Bartolome were supposed to work together.
When news of Robredo's death came about, several people talked with Aquino to turn this into an opportunity to boot Bartolome and Puno out of Robredo's department. A decision was made last August 22, which necessitates the President to give a gracious exit for both, Bartolome and Puno.
Puno, by the way, has been portrayed as Aquino's perennial headache. Since the Manila hostage crisis, Puno has been receiving criticisms.
How to manage a very delicate official like Puno, and why is he so delicate? Puno, if you don't know, is a long-time Aquino associate. Since Puno knows many things about the Chief Executive, it will take a long and gargantuan effort to extricate him from the DILG.
There were insidious allegations about Puno being Noynoy's alleged jueteng bagman and circuit.
Puno is also being accused of being Pnoy's long-time "solutions player." Now, you're getting rid of your confidante?
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