Who is this politician who reportedly tried to make a fast buck at the expense of Typhoon Yolanda survivors? This politician allegedly want to capitalize on the tragedy by selling sub-standard construction materials. The DPWH is the agency tasked in constructing bunk houses as temporary shelters for the survivors of the tragedy. Now, they're in the middle of a maelstrom that threatens this administration.
Rehabilitation czar Panfilo "Ping" Lacson told DPWH secretary Babes Singson about the controversy. Lacson wants to know the real score.
Like I said in my previous posts, Lacson may be in for a nightmare when he accepted this job. Those who think that this is his one way ticket to the presidency, think again. This may be the curse of his entire career as a public servant.
Worse, the whole world is watching. This is another black eye for the country.
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Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Sunday, December 29, 2013
2014--a political year for the Philippines
2014 is also a political year for the Philippines--that is, for those who aspire the top Executive post in 2016. This means that we will all see these political personalities becoming more active and more engaged next year than this year's.
Those who aspire the presidency, one expert advise---less exposure is better. The more people talk about you, the more they will remember your weaknesses and inefficiencies, the more chance of you losing the competition.
A confidential study shows that most Filipinos want just to work hard and see less politics in the papers. Those who work hard will reap the benefits. Those who just use media outlets to prop themselves up to stellar status stands to lose rather than gain in the political department.
In Philippine politics, it is not popularity than urges people to vote for you come election time. A decade ago, this is the case. This explains why Gloria Arroyo became Nora Aunor come election time.
There is a thirst for new and fresh faces in politics. There is a silent hatred for traditional politicos or people who are young yet exhibit or show signs of being a trapo. Think of the young Maceda.
Consumer issues will top the headlines next year. Those who will champion lower prices of goods, of power and other utilities will surely win the hearts of many.
Epalism is one thing that most people hate.
One bold prediction for 2016---a new face will emerge as President. This person will emerge like how Obama did when he ran the first time.
Cast out the frontliners right now for the presidency.
Binay is a goner. This early, he along with his son and daughters are showing signs of snobbery, and of royalty, things which Filipinos hate. As they say---hindi pa man presidente, arogante na. That Makati incident and the slowly deteriorating state of Makati City are just two things why people will not vote for him come election time.
Same goes with Mar. Politically, the big horse that is the Liberal, is slowly decreasing its galloping speed and may not have the power nor the wherewithal to finish the race by 2016.
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is casting his lot as a vice presidential wannabe, yet, his big mouth will surely lead him to destruction, since he is promising many people many things but delivering nothing or less than expected.
People are talking about Grace Poe as a "dark horse" yet, her initial performance as a Senator is a disappointment. This will affect her chances by 2016. It does not mean that your number one placement at the senatorial race in 2010 assures you of a higher post come 2016.
Senator Chiz Escudero is making his moves, using his strong connections with Pnoy, to gain more political points. The problem is, his wrangling with Heart's parents. That scene will haunt him in 2016. Escudero was'nt able to fully erase this scene from the minds of people, especially parents who comprise the bulk of the electorate.
How about Miriam Santiago's antics before young and future voters? Her school tours have impacted greatly on the minds of the young voters. Is she a presidentiable? Not if rational minds unite against her. I don't want to see Manila burning like Rome, with Miriam singing and playing the violin.
Many are talking about Ping Lacson, and how he is able to capture the public's imagination once more. Some say, Lacson is the best bet of the Americans, and when the Americans speak, Filipinos follow. As construction czar, Lacson is in the best position to capture the presidency come 2016. Some rumor mongers say the Americans will pour billions to help him in his job.
Well, Lacson's fate is brighter than others but it does not assure him of the job come 2016. It cuts both ways. If Lacson is not able to do his job as what he promised, then he's a goner. He is actually politically weak. His success depends on one thing---money. This early, Ping does not want to sign anything close to financial papers. How then will he be able to accomplish anything without using public funds?
Lacson faces a dilemma--re-construction means using public funds. He loses if corruption eats just one of his projects. One example--a road project. The Visayas needs more roads. One project tainted with charges of corruption will taint Lacson.
How about Senator Bongbong Marcos then? He is being pump primed for the presidency, with his mother as his endorser.
Well, 2016 stands a good chance of becoming like the sixties when his father, the late president Ferdinand Marcos assumed power. The conditions of the sixties are slowly re-appearing with elite families dominating both political and economic spheres of life.
The Marcos trademark remains spotless if you ask older voters. Young voters do not know what happened during Marcos dictatorial years. Those in the middle age range knows, yet this segment is fragmented.
Marcos has a strong constituency. Marcos has a very strong grassroots based electoral machine that if activated, would possibly give him the presidency. The problem really of Bongbong is the elite families whose interests will be affected once he assumes the presidency. To win, he will have to either cause the deaths of these families or enter into a compromise with them.
His father did these two things---enter into a compromise with some families and left others to die a rather slow economic death. He did not chose one above the other. The thing is, these families have long memories.
(expect a second part of this analysis..)
Those who aspire the presidency, one expert advise---less exposure is better. The more people talk about you, the more they will remember your weaknesses and inefficiencies, the more chance of you losing the competition.
A confidential study shows that most Filipinos want just to work hard and see less politics in the papers. Those who work hard will reap the benefits. Those who just use media outlets to prop themselves up to stellar status stands to lose rather than gain in the political department.
In Philippine politics, it is not popularity than urges people to vote for you come election time. A decade ago, this is the case. This explains why Gloria Arroyo became Nora Aunor come election time.
There is a thirst for new and fresh faces in politics. There is a silent hatred for traditional politicos or people who are young yet exhibit or show signs of being a trapo. Think of the young Maceda.
Consumer issues will top the headlines next year. Those who will champion lower prices of goods, of power and other utilities will surely win the hearts of many.
Epalism is one thing that most people hate.
One bold prediction for 2016---a new face will emerge as President. This person will emerge like how Obama did when he ran the first time.
Cast out the frontliners right now for the presidency.
Binay is a goner. This early, he along with his son and daughters are showing signs of snobbery, and of royalty, things which Filipinos hate. As they say---hindi pa man presidente, arogante na. That Makati incident and the slowly deteriorating state of Makati City are just two things why people will not vote for him come election time.
Same goes with Mar. Politically, the big horse that is the Liberal, is slowly decreasing its galloping speed and may not have the power nor the wherewithal to finish the race by 2016.
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is casting his lot as a vice presidential wannabe, yet, his big mouth will surely lead him to destruction, since he is promising many people many things but delivering nothing or less than expected.
People are talking about Grace Poe as a "dark horse" yet, her initial performance as a Senator is a disappointment. This will affect her chances by 2016. It does not mean that your number one placement at the senatorial race in 2010 assures you of a higher post come 2016.
Senator Chiz Escudero is making his moves, using his strong connections with Pnoy, to gain more political points. The problem is, his wrangling with Heart's parents. That scene will haunt him in 2016. Escudero was'nt able to fully erase this scene from the minds of people, especially parents who comprise the bulk of the electorate.
How about Miriam Santiago's antics before young and future voters? Her school tours have impacted greatly on the minds of the young voters. Is she a presidentiable? Not if rational minds unite against her. I don't want to see Manila burning like Rome, with Miriam singing and playing the violin.
Many are talking about Ping Lacson, and how he is able to capture the public's imagination once more. Some say, Lacson is the best bet of the Americans, and when the Americans speak, Filipinos follow. As construction czar, Lacson is in the best position to capture the presidency come 2016. Some rumor mongers say the Americans will pour billions to help him in his job.
Well, Lacson's fate is brighter than others but it does not assure him of the job come 2016. It cuts both ways. If Lacson is not able to do his job as what he promised, then he's a goner. He is actually politically weak. His success depends on one thing---money. This early, Ping does not want to sign anything close to financial papers. How then will he be able to accomplish anything without using public funds?
Lacson faces a dilemma--re-construction means using public funds. He loses if corruption eats just one of his projects. One example--a road project. The Visayas needs more roads. One project tainted with charges of corruption will taint Lacson.
How about Senator Bongbong Marcos then? He is being pump primed for the presidency, with his mother as his endorser.
Well, 2016 stands a good chance of becoming like the sixties when his father, the late president Ferdinand Marcos assumed power. The conditions of the sixties are slowly re-appearing with elite families dominating both political and economic spheres of life.
The Marcos trademark remains spotless if you ask older voters. Young voters do not know what happened during Marcos dictatorial years. Those in the middle age range knows, yet this segment is fragmented.
Marcos has a strong constituency. Marcos has a very strong grassroots based electoral machine that if activated, would possibly give him the presidency. The problem really of Bongbong is the elite families whose interests will be affected once he assumes the presidency. To win, he will have to either cause the deaths of these families or enter into a compromise with them.
His father did these two things---enter into a compromise with some families and left others to die a rather slow economic death. He did not chose one above the other. The thing is, these families have long memories.
(expect a second part of this analysis..)
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Ping Lacson as Bureau of Customs Chief? Smugglers beware!
Will the name "Lacson" finally put some fear into the hearts of the demons in that much maligned Bureau of Customs?
If that Lacson happens to have the first name "Ping", and the "ping" in that name still rings a bell or is associated with demolishing criminals and putting the Lord's name in their mouths, then, by the name of Andres Bonifacio, go for it, Mr. President.
Yes, I happen to think that Lacson is not the Ping Lacson that I knew several years ago as an effective crime buster. Lacson is now a politician. However, if Ping deserves a praise from me, it is because he has the purest of intentions and his heart happens to be in the right place.
The only thing that stops me fully endorse him for the post is his close links with several Chinese businessmen. These businessmen had supported him in the past, most of them campaign contributors. Everyone knows where these businessmen get their funds and most, if not all, deals with this bureau.
The best man for the job is really someone who is willing to sacrifice his life for the sake of the right path. The best man to head this bureau is one who stares death right in the face. That man, I say, is Ping.
The "customary game" in that bureau is this world--gulatan. These smugglers fear one thing---death. Get one of Baalshebub's son and hang him at the very gates of this Bureau as a reminder of what will surely happen to a person who continues to rob the people of their monies, and smuggling will stop. I know this is drastic but a shame campaign will not work. These people have benefitted immensely from the lame treatment the present Bureau Chief gives them.
With Ping, these people would think twice, and would probably shit in their pants. Those who do the most vile of things fear nothing but death and destruction. These people are shameless. They don't care what other people think of them. They simply don't care if people whisper about them. They don't care if people shun them and their families. Wealth and thievery are two of the things they love the most.
Then, to hell with them! Having a preacher (Ruffy Biazon Jr) as head simply does not work. It is time that we need a gunslinger as Head.
If that Lacson happens to have the first name "Ping", and the "ping" in that name still rings a bell or is associated with demolishing criminals and putting the Lord's name in their mouths, then, by the name of Andres Bonifacio, go for it, Mr. President.
Yes, I happen to think that Lacson is not the Ping Lacson that I knew several years ago as an effective crime buster. Lacson is now a politician. However, if Ping deserves a praise from me, it is because he has the purest of intentions and his heart happens to be in the right place.
The only thing that stops me fully endorse him for the post is his close links with several Chinese businessmen. These businessmen had supported him in the past, most of them campaign contributors. Everyone knows where these businessmen get their funds and most, if not all, deals with this bureau.
The best man for the job is really someone who is willing to sacrifice his life for the sake of the right path. The best man to head this bureau is one who stares death right in the face. That man, I say, is Ping.
The "customary game" in that bureau is this world--gulatan. These smugglers fear one thing---death. Get one of Baalshebub's son and hang him at the very gates of this Bureau as a reminder of what will surely happen to a person who continues to rob the people of their monies, and smuggling will stop. I know this is drastic but a shame campaign will not work. These people have benefitted immensely from the lame treatment the present Bureau Chief gives them.
With Ping, these people would think twice, and would probably shit in their pants. Those who do the most vile of things fear nothing but death and destruction. These people are shameless. They don't care what other people think of them. They simply don't care if people whisper about them. They don't care if people shun them and their families. Wealth and thievery are two of the things they love the most.
Then, to hell with them! Having a preacher (Ruffy Biazon Jr) as head simply does not work. It is time that we need a gunslinger as Head.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Dacer-Corbito case will not be closed without Tan Testimony
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Tan was a client of the late publicist. Tan was a very close buddy of former president Joseph Estrada. At the height of the BW scandal, Tan, according to several sources, gave several incriminating documents to Dacer.
Based on several accounts submitted by those involved in the case, Tan reportedly got angry. Several days later, Dacer went missing. The publicist vehicle was recovered.
Angles were put forward:
1. Dacer was executed due to his knowledge of the BW SHARES scandal. Who executed him? Several theories:
1.1. A unit within PAOCTF reportedly headed by Cesar Mancao. According to several PAOCTF members, only Mancao got the order from alleged conspiracist Dante Tan. Michael Ray Aquino and Ping Lacson do not know about it. There is a current practice in the police force of "special projects". These "projects" constitute assassination. Mancao reportedly got the job order from Tan directly.
This explains why Mancao is so ashamed to reveal this aspect of the case. They operated on Dacer mainly upon the orders of Tan. Tan, being very close to Erap, has a direct communications with the PAOCTF team.
That explains why Michael Ray Aquino's public pronouncement yesterday involves exonerating both Lacson and Estrada. They have nothing to do with the death of Bubby Dacer .
Dante Tan must surface immediately to clear his name on this one. There are also several talks of reviving the investigation on the BELLE CORPORATION/BW SHARES SCANDAL.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Alex Lacson--New Pinoy that will do good as a Senator
Atty. Alex Lacson is not your ordinary guy, contrary to what he always tell people. I know him personally. I've seen him in action and I read his speeches. Academically, he's not just fit to become Senator--he's the ideal one. Apart from his law degree which he got from the University of the Philippines-Diliman and post-graduate studies from Harvard, Alex Lacson did it through sheer hard work.
After his graduation, Lacson excelled in his legal profession by defending the poor and the oppressed. He's also active in socio-civic activities, such as World Vision and Gawad Kalinga.
Why do we need another Lacson in the Senate? Three things: First, Lacson bears a surname with a strong and solid legacy in public service. Second, if you compare his credentials with other candidates, Alex Lacson's is better than theirs. And third, we need fresh, new blood that will infuse new ideas and new concepts in governance.
After his graduation, Lacson excelled in his legal profession by defending the poor and the oppressed. He's also active in socio-civic activities, such as World Vision and Gawad Kalinga.
Why do we need another Lacson in the Senate? Three things: First, Lacson bears a surname with a strong and solid legacy in public service. Second, if you compare his credentials with other candidates, Alex Lacson's is better than theirs. And third, we need fresh, new blood that will infuse new ideas and new concepts in governance.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Erap's Options: Last in a series
As I wrote in the preceding entry, a De Castro run for the presidency will surely lead to an Opposition victory in 2010, since his campaign will run rough-shod any administration-backed campaign. De Castro has the same, yet bigger constituency than Teodoro's or Gordon's and it will be a repeat of the 1998 scenario, where the incumbent party lost by a mile against the counter-elite (I am wont to describe Erap as "opposition" since in 1998, he ran for the presidency from the V-P platform)
Now, who among the opposition will most likely benefit from a fractured administration front?
To answer this, we need to assess the strengths of the machineries of Liberal Party, the Nationalist People's Coalition and Erap's group. In terms of resources, the Liberal Party enjoys more resources than the NPC. Of course, if LP is ranged against Erap's group, the Erap faction is bigger.
Now, how to transform the LP from a minimal player to a bigger one? Simple. The Liberal Party has to fracture Erap's faction. It can be achieved in two ways: encourage or gather support from Lacson's and take away NGO and PO support from the Erap group. Lacson announced that he'll be running for the presidency come 2010. Even if he does not team up with Mar Roxas that is enough to frustrate Erap's organization, since, we all know what happened in 2004.
A Roxas-Lacson would be positioned as the true opposition, which will marginalize Erap's. Now, what will happen to the NPC? That is a big question. I'll gather more information about this, but, surely, they'll also be marginalized.
Going back to Erap, I think the option that is sure for them is get Villar to team up with Jinggoy Estrada. That will give them more muscle. If Erap runs, will he repeat his phenomenal victory in 1998? The most likely outcome is still sketchy since it would now depend on the horizontal size of his grassroots organization. But initial analysis shows that Erap will not be able to get the outcome he wants. First, if he decides to run, the administration will go after him. And lastly, it is still anybody's guess if he still has the political clout to begin with.
Now, should Villar really team up with Jinggoy and not with De Castro (as earlier surmised), then, he stands to gain more and probably would give Roxas a run for their money. De Castro would probably run independent and coalesce with another independent, Kiko Pangilinan.
To recap:
1. If LAKAS-KAMPI CMD fails to get De Castro as standard bearer, the administration commits the 1998 faux pas and risks marginalization. This paves the way for an opposition win.
2. If LAKAS-KAMPI CMD gets De Castro, the administration wins only if the opposition does not field a unified candidate. In a 3-cornered fight, the opposition still wins. However, in a one administration bet fighting 3-4 opposition bets, chances of winning goes to the administration.
3. If De Castro runs outside LAKAS-KAMPI CMD and coalesce with Villar's group, he still loses to an opposition bet. Mar Roxas stands to gain at this scenario, especially if Lacson decides to run either coalesced with him or runs independent. A Lacson campaign will neutralize Erap's faction, a repeat of the 2004 elections. It is now in the best interests of Mar, should he really decide to go all-out, to marginalize Erap's group by getting the base support and get all those NGO's and PO's behind him.
4. If De Castro runs outside of Lakas, coalesce with Villar and Lakas-Kampi CMD fields Teodoro, they will all lose to Mar Roxas provided that Lacson runs and Erap fields his own candidate or himself. If Erap decides to run, he risks losing both his political clout especially his stature as a kingmaker.
5. Lastly, if the opposition fields one candidate and the administration rally one, opposition wins. If administration fields one candidate, and another one runs a parallel campaign, and the opposition fields at least two to four candidates, a minority bet will win not on the strength of a party machinery but through sheer charisma and PR. This is very dangerous since it opens up the country to chaos and possibly, extra-judicial term extension.
Now, who among the opposition will most likely benefit from a fractured administration front?
To answer this, we need to assess the strengths of the machineries of Liberal Party, the Nationalist People's Coalition and Erap's group. In terms of resources, the Liberal Party enjoys more resources than the NPC. Of course, if LP is ranged against Erap's group, the Erap faction is bigger.
Now, how to transform the LP from a minimal player to a bigger one? Simple. The Liberal Party has to fracture Erap's faction. It can be achieved in two ways: encourage or gather support from Lacson's and take away NGO and PO support from the Erap group. Lacson announced that he'll be running for the presidency come 2010. Even if he does not team up with Mar Roxas that is enough to frustrate Erap's organization, since, we all know what happened in 2004.
A Roxas-Lacson would be positioned as the true opposition, which will marginalize Erap's. Now, what will happen to the NPC? That is a big question. I'll gather more information about this, but, surely, they'll also be marginalized.
Going back to Erap, I think the option that is sure for them is get Villar to team up with Jinggoy Estrada. That will give them more muscle. If Erap runs, will he repeat his phenomenal victory in 1998? The most likely outcome is still sketchy since it would now depend on the horizontal size of his grassroots organization. But initial analysis shows that Erap will not be able to get the outcome he wants. First, if he decides to run, the administration will go after him. And lastly, it is still anybody's guess if he still has the political clout to begin with.
Now, should Villar really team up with Jinggoy and not with De Castro (as earlier surmised), then, he stands to gain more and probably would give Roxas a run for their money. De Castro would probably run independent and coalesce with another independent, Kiko Pangilinan.
To recap:
1. If LAKAS-KAMPI CMD fails to get De Castro as standard bearer, the administration commits the 1998 faux pas and risks marginalization. This paves the way for an opposition win.
2. If LAKAS-KAMPI CMD gets De Castro, the administration wins only if the opposition does not field a unified candidate. In a 3-cornered fight, the opposition still wins. However, in a one administration bet fighting 3-4 opposition bets, chances of winning goes to the administration.
3. If De Castro runs outside LAKAS-KAMPI CMD and coalesce with Villar's group, he still loses to an opposition bet. Mar Roxas stands to gain at this scenario, especially if Lacson decides to run either coalesced with him or runs independent. A Lacson campaign will neutralize Erap's faction, a repeat of the 2004 elections. It is now in the best interests of Mar, should he really decide to go all-out, to marginalize Erap's group by getting the base support and get all those NGO's and PO's behind him.
4. If De Castro runs outside of Lakas, coalesce with Villar and Lakas-Kampi CMD fields Teodoro, they will all lose to Mar Roxas provided that Lacson runs and Erap fields his own candidate or himself. If Erap decides to run, he risks losing both his political clout especially his stature as a kingmaker.
5. Lastly, if the opposition fields one candidate and the administration rally one, opposition wins. If administration fields one candidate, and another one runs a parallel campaign, and the opposition fields at least two to four candidates, a minority bet will win not on the strength of a party machinery but through sheer charisma and PR. This is very dangerous since it opens up the country to chaos and possibly, extra-judicial term extension.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Our Ideal President
Ang Kapatiran just had a meeting recently. They asked New Philippine Revolution (NPR) for some possible suggestions or thoughts on who'll be the most suitable person for the 2010 top plum. Before we give our thoughts, let us analyze the qualifications (strengths and weaknesses) of those people who are touted as "presidential material" come 2010.
Let's start with the youngest---Cheez Escudero.
Chiz will turn 40 by 2010. In terms of qualification, Chiz has it. He has a Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of the Philippines-Diliman. He was a former Congressman and run last 2007 as Senator after only about 1 term. He became popular when he took the spokesman role for the Opposition, especially when he aligned himself with former presidentiable Fernando Poe Jr (FPJ). He ran under the opposition and won second place behind Loren Legarda.
Many quarters say, he's the strongest contender for the presidency, given that he's young, purportedly an idealist and has a fine political pedigree. However, what's so dangerous about Chiz is simply his strong connections with Danding Cojuangco.
Apart from this, Chiz does not have any experience working for the executive department. Previous to his run for the congressional post, he never was a mayor nor a governor of his province. He does'nt have local government experience.
Plus the fact that Chiz is still highly influenced by his father. He belonged to an old and very traditional political family background and it's expected that he'll protect the same old and traditional economic and political interests especially of his father, and benefactor, Danding.
Is Chiz qualified for the presidency? No. He may be popular. He may be positioned as the Filipino Obama, but in reality, he's very different from Obama.
Ask Chiz about his vision for the country and you'll get motherhood statements such as "paunlarin ang bansa", " maging makatarungan", etc. But, simply, no concrete program of governance.
Mar Roxas--Scion of a Billionaire Mom and Banker par excellence
Like Chiz, Mar Roxas belonged to the elite. His mother is an Araneta, whose vast economic interests span the entire country. He's an investment banker. He served as trade secretary before and is now serving as a legislator with an ambition of becoming another President.
Unlike Chiz, Roxas has the intellectual mettle. I witnessed that personally when I joined a blogger party with Roxas. He has a very strong intellect and his heart is in the right place.
One problem though---Roxas is expected to protect the vast interests of his family. Is Roxas willing to divulge and divest his multi-billion peso investments for the presidency? Is Roxas willing to reveal his financial backers? And is Roxas willing to do a Gerry Roxas and be resolute in his policies for government?
If Roxas continues to have this dilly-dallying attitude, the "teka-teka" which bedevilled De Villa, then, he'll lose this elections. How can you trust somebody of governance when he can't even decide when to get married?
Manuel Villar---Biggest Real Estate Magnate
Same reasons---he started as a billionaire businessman with vast interests in the Philippines. His business connections are spread far and wide and this is the primary reason why people don't exactly repose full trust to him. Plus, there are rumours that he's quite sickly. Same dare with Chiz and Roxas---expose your business and political networks.
Joseph "Erap" Estrada---Para sa Masa Nga Ba Siya?
Former president Estrada has the biggest political and economic network among the presidentiables. His heart is in the right place yet what is still lacking is his gangsterist tendencies. He has many dubious friends from the high and mighty to the low and street smarts and a repeat of the Estrada tumultuous administration would add fuel to the present crisis rather than change our lot, which is the hope of everyone.
Kabayan Noli de Castro---Booming Voice with a doubtful Vision
Unlike Bong Revilla who went to UP to finish a course on Public administration or Vilma Santos who has an MA in Public Administration in the same university or that Manila Vice Mayor who finished his studies and is now finishing his Law course, Kabayan Noli de Castro is all fame and all voice.
Sure, he has the masa backing him up. Since he ran as senator of the land, Noli got the most number of votes. He's a media creation. He's the best there is. He's the Number One broadcaster.
President?
Well, we again don't need somebody with a voice. I'll vote for a mute and dumb president with a humongous brain rather than just a voice talent. Baby O'Brien will take care of that.
Ping Lacson---Enforcer of the Law
Since the first time I saw Ping, I knew he's presidential material. What I don't know is his tendency to dictate which his enemies accuse him of.
In all these years as a senator, Ping Lacson has proven to be a pragmatic nationalist. He does what he promises to do and does it excellently. He promised not to use his pork barrel funds and he does this until now.
Ping, without the imperfections that bedevilled him since his police officer days, is very near my ideal president. However, I would not wager with Ping at this point. He is still not the ideal president I hope this country would have.
Ping should reveal who are his financial and political backers. He must be straight forward with the Filipino People. If he wants to be the second president from Cavite, Ping Lacson should prove to all that he's fully determined to build a New Philippines and would use all his resources to see this though.
Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio and/or Eddie Villanueva and/or El Shaddai's Mike Velarde and/or Grace Padaca
Panlilio for president? Former activist Ed Villanueva as Commander-In-Chief of the country? Imagine Mike Velarde speaking before a huge crowd of diplomats, asking them to put out their handkerchiefs to be blessed? Or Padaca discussing agriculture and the latest anti-jueteng drive?
Do we really have a dearth of talents that we are now prone to hinge our hopes on priests, evangelists and former radio talents? I mean, come on!
Panlilio is not a very effective governor. Pampanga has not changed since he assumed the governorship. It remains a very problematic and backward province. And to think that his first term is a disaster and he's thinking of gunning for a higher post, a senatorial one at that, is simply a great disservice to the country. He has'nt changed the lot of the poor Pampagueno and he now aspires to run for Senator? Que horror!
Same goes to Eddie Villanueva and Mike Velarde. Yes, they're probably good managers. Yes, probably they're charismatic characters. But, as presidents? Do we really want to be a theocracy that we repose our trust with these Christian preachers? I mean, it's okey that your heart is in the right place, but you must at least have the managerial experience and people's skills to serve as president.
NOW THEN, WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA THAT A PERSON SHOULD HAVE TO BE OUR IDEAL PRESIDENT IN 2010.
1. He/she must have business and political acumen.
2. He/she must think that he's the top servant rather than the Chief Lord of the People.
3. He/she must have faith in the One True God without being burdened by any one religion.
4. He/she must be able to show a strong political will and should be oblivious to the interests of the elite
5. He/she must speak the Language of the Masses
6. He/she must be the chief enforcer of the Law and not its chief breaker.
7. He/she must have a strong intellectual stamina, able to withstand all brickbats and just move decisively forward despite all criticisms.
8. He/she must reveal who are his friends, who are his backers prior to his running for the presidency.
9. He must lead by inspiration and example.
10. He must be a visionary and a multi-tasker.
Later, I will write more. Got to leave. I have another meeting.
Let's start with the youngest---Cheez Escudero.
Chiz will turn 40 by 2010. In terms of qualification, Chiz has it. He has a Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of the Philippines-Diliman. He was a former Congressman and run last 2007 as Senator after only about 1 term. He became popular when he took the spokesman role for the Opposition, especially when he aligned himself with former presidentiable Fernando Poe Jr (FPJ). He ran under the opposition and won second place behind Loren Legarda.
Many quarters say, he's the strongest contender for the presidency, given that he's young, purportedly an idealist and has a fine political pedigree. However, what's so dangerous about Chiz is simply his strong connections with Danding Cojuangco.
Apart from this, Chiz does not have any experience working for the executive department. Previous to his run for the congressional post, he never was a mayor nor a governor of his province. He does'nt have local government experience.
Plus the fact that Chiz is still highly influenced by his father. He belonged to an old and very traditional political family background and it's expected that he'll protect the same old and traditional economic and political interests especially of his father, and benefactor, Danding.
Is Chiz qualified for the presidency? No. He may be popular. He may be positioned as the Filipino Obama, but in reality, he's very different from Obama.
Ask Chiz about his vision for the country and you'll get motherhood statements such as "paunlarin ang bansa", " maging makatarungan", etc. But, simply, no concrete program of governance.
Mar Roxas--Scion of a Billionaire Mom and Banker par excellence
Like Chiz, Mar Roxas belonged to the elite. His mother is an Araneta, whose vast economic interests span the entire country. He's an investment banker. He served as trade secretary before and is now serving as a legislator with an ambition of becoming another President.
Unlike Chiz, Roxas has the intellectual mettle. I witnessed that personally when I joined a blogger party with Roxas. He has a very strong intellect and his heart is in the right place.
One problem though---Roxas is expected to protect the vast interests of his family. Is Roxas willing to divulge and divest his multi-billion peso investments for the presidency? Is Roxas willing to reveal his financial backers? And is Roxas willing to do a Gerry Roxas and be resolute in his policies for government?
If Roxas continues to have this dilly-dallying attitude, the "teka-teka" which bedevilled De Villa, then, he'll lose this elections. How can you trust somebody of governance when he can't even decide when to get married?
Manuel Villar---Biggest Real Estate Magnate
Same reasons---he started as a billionaire businessman with vast interests in the Philippines. His business connections are spread far and wide and this is the primary reason why people don't exactly repose full trust to him. Plus, there are rumours that he's quite sickly. Same dare with Chiz and Roxas---expose your business and political networks.
Joseph "Erap" Estrada---Para sa Masa Nga Ba Siya?
Former president Estrada has the biggest political and economic network among the presidentiables. His heart is in the right place yet what is still lacking is his gangsterist tendencies. He has many dubious friends from the high and mighty to the low and street smarts and a repeat of the Estrada tumultuous administration would add fuel to the present crisis rather than change our lot, which is the hope of everyone.
Kabayan Noli de Castro---Booming Voice with a doubtful Vision
Unlike Bong Revilla who went to UP to finish a course on Public administration or Vilma Santos who has an MA in Public Administration in the same university or that Manila Vice Mayor who finished his studies and is now finishing his Law course, Kabayan Noli de Castro is all fame and all voice.
Sure, he has the masa backing him up. Since he ran as senator of the land, Noli got the most number of votes. He's a media creation. He's the best there is. He's the Number One broadcaster.
President?
Well, we again don't need somebody with a voice. I'll vote for a mute and dumb president with a humongous brain rather than just a voice talent. Baby O'Brien will take care of that.
Ping Lacson---Enforcer of the Law
Since the first time I saw Ping, I knew he's presidential material. What I don't know is his tendency to dictate which his enemies accuse him of.
In all these years as a senator, Ping Lacson has proven to be a pragmatic nationalist. He does what he promises to do and does it excellently. He promised not to use his pork barrel funds and he does this until now.
Ping, without the imperfections that bedevilled him since his police officer days, is very near my ideal president. However, I would not wager with Ping at this point. He is still not the ideal president I hope this country would have.
Ping should reveal who are his financial and political backers. He must be straight forward with the Filipino People. If he wants to be the second president from Cavite, Ping Lacson should prove to all that he's fully determined to build a New Philippines and would use all his resources to see this though.
Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio and/or Eddie Villanueva and/or El Shaddai's Mike Velarde and/or Grace Padaca
Panlilio for president? Former activist Ed Villanueva as Commander-In-Chief of the country? Imagine Mike Velarde speaking before a huge crowd of diplomats, asking them to put out their handkerchiefs to be blessed? Or Padaca discussing agriculture and the latest anti-jueteng drive?
Do we really have a dearth of talents that we are now prone to hinge our hopes on priests, evangelists and former radio talents? I mean, come on!
Panlilio is not a very effective governor. Pampanga has not changed since he assumed the governorship. It remains a very problematic and backward province. And to think that his first term is a disaster and he's thinking of gunning for a higher post, a senatorial one at that, is simply a great disservice to the country. He has'nt changed the lot of the poor Pampagueno and he now aspires to run for Senator? Que horror!
Same goes to Eddie Villanueva and Mike Velarde. Yes, they're probably good managers. Yes, probably they're charismatic characters. But, as presidents? Do we really want to be a theocracy that we repose our trust with these Christian preachers? I mean, it's okey that your heart is in the right place, but you must at least have the managerial experience and people's skills to serve as president.
NOW THEN, WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA THAT A PERSON SHOULD HAVE TO BE OUR IDEAL PRESIDENT IN 2010.
1. He/she must have business and political acumen.
2. He/she must think that he's the top servant rather than the Chief Lord of the People.
3. He/she must have faith in the One True God without being burdened by any one religion.
4. He/she must be able to show a strong political will and should be oblivious to the interests of the elite
5. He/she must speak the Language of the Masses
6. He/she must be the chief enforcer of the Law and not its chief breaker.
7. He/she must have a strong intellectual stamina, able to withstand all brickbats and just move decisively forward despite all criticisms.
8. He/she must reveal who are his friends, who are his backers prior to his running for the presidency.
9. He must lead by inspiration and example.
10. He must be a visionary and a multi-tasker.
Later, I will write more. Got to leave. I have another meeting.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Dacer-Corbito Murder Case: Lacson--Mancao was forced to sign affidavit
When he was still Inquirer columnist, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and former legal counsel for Mrs. Arroyo Antonio Carpio wrote a column about the Dacer-Corbito murder case. Basing his column on the hand-written testimony of former PAOCTF operative Dumlao, Carpio wrote extensively about the alleged document which purportedly show the link between former president Joseph "Erap" Estrada and the BW scam.
Carpio just validated my earlier entry as to the real reason behind the murder of Publicist Bubby Dacer. That explains one of the key statements made by former PAOCTF head Michael Ray Aquino, when Aquino reportedly asked Dumlao to case Dacer and get whatever documents he can get from his Manila Hotel office.
Before he was murdered, Dacer was privy to some documents that prove the business interest of Erap to the BW stock scam, which, at that time, was reportedly designed by Dante Tan.
Tan hired Dacer to contain the damage caused by media's intrusion on the stock scandal. Days before he was abducted, Dacer met Estrada. Estrada, as some sources say, tried to prevail upon Dacer. Dacer refused and dropped Tan as client.
Tan is now based in Canada and until now, refuses to testify about this alleged abduction and murder of Bubby Dacer.
I will now modify my earlier entry in light of the recent publication of the affidavit of former PAOCTF Task Force Luzon Head Cezar Mancao.
It seems that Lacson knew of the abduction but tried to contain it because PAOCTF men were involved in the murder. Based on knowledgeable sources, PAOCTF men were tapped to execute the special operations NOT upon orders of Lacson but of someone who was being hit by a scandal at that time. It was a special ops alright, but it was a contract killing, not in the name of national security as what is being peddled in the media right now. But, a purely special ops enterprise by some PAOCTF personnel.
By the way, who financed Dumlao's US$ 100,000 bail or surety bond in his extradition case in the United States?
Carpio just validated my earlier entry as to the real reason behind the murder of Publicist Bubby Dacer. That explains one of the key statements made by former PAOCTF head Michael Ray Aquino, when Aquino reportedly asked Dumlao to case Dacer and get whatever documents he can get from his Manila Hotel office.
Before he was murdered, Dacer was privy to some documents that prove the business interest of Erap to the BW stock scam, which, at that time, was reportedly designed by Dante Tan.
Tan hired Dacer to contain the damage caused by media's intrusion on the stock scandal. Days before he was abducted, Dacer met Estrada. Estrada, as some sources say, tried to prevail upon Dacer. Dacer refused and dropped Tan as client.
Tan is now based in Canada and until now, refuses to testify about this alleged abduction and murder of Bubby Dacer.
I will now modify my earlier entry in light of the recent publication of the affidavit of former PAOCTF Task Force Luzon Head Cezar Mancao.
It seems that Lacson knew of the abduction but tried to contain it because PAOCTF men were involved in the murder. Based on knowledgeable sources, PAOCTF men were tapped to execute the special operations NOT upon orders of Lacson but of someone who was being hit by a scandal at that time. It was a special ops alright, but it was a contract killing, not in the name of national security as what is being peddled in the media right now. But, a purely special ops enterprise by some PAOCTF personnel.
By the way, who financed Dumlao's US$ 100,000 bail or surety bond in his extradition case in the United States?
Monday, September 29, 2008
Villar should be prosecuted for plunder
" Those who have no sin, let him cast the first stone," said Jesus Christ when he spoke before a throng of Jews who accused a woman of adultery. No one threw a stone nor a pebble.
It is in this context that I ask Senators Jamby Madrigal and Ping Lacson--can you possibly say with all honesty that you did not use your power to influence any activity in government? Did you or did you not, in one instance or another, use your influence to push for a project?
Yes, they would probably tell me. Yes, there are instances where we used our standing to push for a project. But, this is different, Pat. We are casting a stone against Senate president Manny Villar because he used his influence to gain more money from his projects. We pushed for projects using our influence, yes, but we did not gain a single cent from it.
Imagine, Senator Enrile categorically saying that Villar did, indeed, requested for a double insertion in the C-5 project. Yes, Villar did that, and the good senator admitted it. He did push for that project because it would benefit his constituents. Yes, they will gain from the C-5 project, I agree, Mr. Villar. They'll benefit from a flyover without a road. They'll benefit from it, especially those living in your subdivisions.
Who pushed for the c-5 project to pass the properties of Brittany and Vista Land? Villar. Who gained from selling "right of way" properties worth 1,500 per square meter to 15,000 per square meter? Villar. And who'll amass billions of billions of pesos from that C-5 extension road? Villar.
Madrigal and Lacson are right--this is not a political issue. No. This is plain and simple corruption or plunder even. Villar should be cruxified and jailed.
Erap and Jinggoy are laughing right now. Remember that Villar banged the gravel when he was Speaker of the House, after accusing Erap of plunder. Erap is now free, and those who accused him of crimes against the people, are those who are now being accused of the same. And this time, there's no Jose Velardes.
Those who have no sin, let him cast the first stone.
It is in this context that I ask Senators Jamby Madrigal and Ping Lacson--can you possibly say with all honesty that you did not use your power to influence any activity in government? Did you or did you not, in one instance or another, use your influence to push for a project?
Yes, they would probably tell me. Yes, there are instances where we used our standing to push for a project. But, this is different, Pat. We are casting a stone against Senate president Manny Villar because he used his influence to gain more money from his projects. We pushed for projects using our influence, yes, but we did not gain a single cent from it.
Imagine, Senator Enrile categorically saying that Villar did, indeed, requested for a double insertion in the C-5 project. Yes, Villar did that, and the good senator admitted it. He did push for that project because it would benefit his constituents. Yes, they will gain from the C-5 project, I agree, Mr. Villar. They'll benefit from a flyover without a road. They'll benefit from it, especially those living in your subdivisions.
Who pushed for the c-5 project to pass the properties of Brittany and Vista Land? Villar. Who gained from selling "right of way" properties worth 1,500 per square meter to 15,000 per square meter? Villar. And who'll amass billions of billions of pesos from that C-5 extension road? Villar.
Madrigal and Lacson are right--this is not a political issue. No. This is plain and simple corruption or plunder even. Villar should be cruxified and jailed.
Erap and Jinggoy are laughing right now. Remember that Villar banged the gravel when he was Speaker of the House, after accusing Erap of plunder. Erap is now free, and those who accused him of crimes against the people, are those who are now being accused of the same. And this time, there's no Jose Velardes.
Those who have no sin, let him cast the first stone.
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