Awarding of Educational Aid to Scholars

January 20, 2009

Governor Eddie Panlilio led the distribution of educational aid to more than 2000 deserving indigent yet intelligent scholars of the Province at the Benigno Aquino Hall. Inset photo shows Governor Eddie T. Panlilio together with Dr. Joe Marie Sandico, Chairman of Kasaup Inc. with one of the student recipient of the financial aid. Photo by Jun Jaso/PIO

Is There Hope For The Philippines?

By: Red Reyes

Many are saying that the Republic of the Philippines is hopeless
in achieving its glory. The problem lies not only in its corrupt leaders
but also in its the citizenry who have been trapped in its highly unfair
and grossly defective system of government. Majority of its masses
will quickly ask "What's in this for me”? Indeed, a great number of
them will choose leaders who can pay higher for their votes or, can
give greater favors for their personal interests.

As a result of these massive vote-buying, those who have been placed
in power and authority will be in an advantageous position of amassing
ill-gotten wealth from the nation's coffers , make and maintain their own
private army as well as enjoy the support of equally corrupt military
personnel who are within their monthly payroll. To this end, these
traditional and corrupt politicians will remain powerful and influential,
stronger and far richer. What is worse is that they will continue abusing
the rights of the Filipino people, especially the poor and underprivileged.

Within the series of recent historical events, the winds of change coming
from the high heavens direct our sights to the parting of dark clouds and
the gloriously bright appearing of the heavenly sun, signalling Dawning of
a Bright Tomorrow for the Philippines! THE FOLLOWING EVENTS WILL SAY THERE IS STILL HOPE FOR OUR BELOVED COUNTRY THE PHILIPPINES:

1. Among Eddie T. Panlilio is a humble and charitable priest of
Pampanga. He had no money, influence and political machinery
to run for a public office. But, similar to David, Among Ed won over,
not one, but two (2) giants - Governor Lapid, a Quarry Lord and Lilia
Pineda, the wife of alleged Jueteng Lord Bong Pineda. These two
giants have great influence in Malacanang. Their influence is strongly
incomparable with many leaders and politicians in the province of
Pampanga. However, due to the people's awakening and unity in the
fight against graft and corruption and the Crusade For Good Governance,
Governor Ed Panlilio is now leading and administering Good Governance
in the province of Pampanga.

2. Grace Padaca of Isabela was an ordinary radio announcer. Like Governor
Ed Panlilio, she had no money, power and political machinery. However,
like Governor Ed Panlilio, her Honesty and Integrity, won for her two (2)
consecutive terms as Governor of Isabela over the Dy family who had
reigned in her province for more than 30 years.

3, KASAUP was organised last year of 2008. Kasaup is an organization of
Municipal based Civil Society in the province of Pampanga to strengthen
the Crusade for Good Governance and Responsible Citizenship. They are
composed of people who willingly offered and sacrificed their time, talent,
energy and personal resources without looking for personal gains but
rather, to attain their common dream and vision of a better and corrupt-free
society, starting with the province of Pampanga and ultimately,
encompassing the entire country of the Philippines.

4. Kaya Natin!, founded in early 2008, is a national movement for Genuine
Good Governance and Ethical Leadership. Panlilio, Padaca and Robredo
are its founding members together with Keh, Mayor Sonia Lorenzo of
San Isidro , Nueva Ecija, and Ifugao Gov. Teodoro Baguilat Jr. Against
all odds, this movement is undauntedly pursuing, promoting and espousing
Good Governance and Ethical Leadership throughout the country, starting
in schools and campuses. As of this present time, this movement which is
propelled by its Deep Love For Country Under Almighty God's Banner of
Truth, Equality and Justice For All, is growing by leaps and bounds.

5. Jesus is Lord and Bangon Pilipinas, under the benevolent leadership of
Bro. Eddie Villanueva are offering their 101% support to the one who be
the Standard Bearer for this Crusade of Good and Godly Governance in
the coming 2010 Presidential Election.

6. Although some CBCP top officials, elected government officials and
concerned citizens who believe that Moral and Ethical Leadership are
the real solution to our country’s problem of corruption and moral
deterioration, have announced their support if Chief Justice Reynaldo
Puno, the great majority of God-fearing and righteous Filipinos
throughout the world clamour for and unanimously prefer the
nomination and candidacy of Governor Eddie Panlilio to the highest
office of the land in the coming 2010 Presidential Election, to lead the
Filipino Nation under a just system of Good and Godly Governance,
a Noble Crusade which this Man of God started.

7. Our relatives and friends as well as nationals of other nations from abroad
who firmly believe in this Noble Crusade started by Governor Ed Panlilio,
especially those in developed countries, have the Great and Burning Desire
to Fully Support him because they are seeing the Sweet Fruits of Good
Governance being enjoyed by their loved ones and friends in the Philippines.
They believe that under a Fair and Just System of Godly and Good
Governance in the Philippines, the Filipinos will likewise enjoy a better quality of life,
complete health care benefits and secured retirement pays.

Indeed, a lot of Filipinos are absolutely fed up with hopelessness,
what with all the false, unfulfilled promises of corrupt and traditional
politicians. Which is why this Noble Crusade For Good Governance
and Ethical Leadership is growing tremendously.

Filipinos are Longing and Clamouring for REAL AND GENUINE
CHANGE in our political system. Anyone who believe in this Noble crusade, let us keep STRONG, UNITED AND GET INVOLVED because the key to our success lies on our WISE AND DISCERNING ATTITUDE in choosing our true and great leaders especially in 2010.


GOD BLESS THE PHILIPPINES !

MISSING THE ACTION by: Kiko Ortelano

TAKSYAPO DA !?!

My ingkong is mad again.

Talagang e la painawa ne!?

Balaku samo, mituknang na ing Recall a iyan. Ali pa pala!

Isipan ku, uling ing kabalen tamu na dating hurado king pekamatas a korte ing meging Chairman ning COMELEC, mabawas bagya ing pangasipsip ning COMELEC king presidente. Ali pala!

Eku lubus a aintindyan nung bakit kalabing-siyam ya pa karing mipasar a Recall Petition ing kang Among Ed, pero agad yang makayabe karing anam a pinyawad nang pondo ning COMELEC king KAMARA. Maski rugu eku megaral kalupa da ring king COMELEC at king KAMARA, masyado ne man yata ing mengapalyaring ini.

LALU NAKUNG MAKASIGURADO NA ATIN TALAGANG BASBAS KARING MATAS A PODER ING ANGGANG MALILYARI KANG AMONG ED!

Ini namang i Rosve Henson, makabilib ya king tetagan na king susulung ng Recall. SANA ING TETAGAN NG INI, GAWAN NA KING PAMANDAPAT MAYAP! E anti king gagawan na king KAMBILAN. Nung sana ing sipagan a ini, gamitan da king pamanyaup karing Kabalen tamu, lalu na karing pakakalulu, lalu na ku sanang mabilib.

Ini namang mayor ning Candaba, putak neng putak! Dapat kanu magbalik ne mu king pangapari na i Among Ed. Pangaladuan ku ing pekibat ng Gob. Dapat sinabi na naman king sarili ng mayor na mas dapat niya mung mibalik king dati ng opisyo bayu ya migmayor. Siguru, mas makasaup yang tutu, emu karing Kabalen tamu, nung lakuan na ing pulitika. Masyado lang pagamit.

Sisimba la kaya deni? Makatudtud la kayang masalese deni? Nung uwa ing pakibat da, mas matindi la pa king hunyango at plastik!

Kalupa da ding dakal a sasabi at makaintindi, lalu diya mung pasikatan i Among Ed. Matina-tina yang ena mibabalita king lual ning lalawigan tamu, ngeni, masigla ne naman lagyu king buong Pilipinas. Pero ding pulitikong tradisyunal a deni, kambe ding miki-basbas king daraptan da, sadya lang makitid a isip. Basta adayu diya mu king pang-gobernador i Among Ed, bastante nala maski mibalik ya ing Pampanga king madalumdum nang milabas.

ELA MATUDTUD DING TUNE LULUGUD KING LALAWIGANG KAPAMPANGAN!

LALU NENG E MATUDTUD ING GUINU!

My Ingkong is really mad.

DEAR READERS

I have been receiving comments since we started this column. I have been reading them all too.

I really appreciate your comments. This gives me more perspective as i get to hear from you directly.

The comments also tell us that an even greater number of our Kabalens have a lot to say about what is happenning to our province. I know for a fact that it is very difficult to be heard. This is one of the concerns of KASAUP which led to this blogspot.

This blogspot is for you, the true-blue KAPAMPANGAN. This blogspot is for everyone who truly care for their province and their country, the Philippines.

Your continued support will help us advance our advocacy for Good Governance and Responsible Citizenship.

DAKAL A DAKAL PUNG SALAMAT!

LUID KA!

Recall Petitions vs Panlilio, 5 others approved

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved six out of 28 petitions for the holding of recall elections against local elective officials for loss of confidence as provided for in Article 154 of Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991.

The Comelec, led by Chairman Jose A.R. Melo, found sufficient the petitions for the recall of Pampanga Gov. Eddie T. Panlilio, Sulu Gov. Abdusakur Tan, Mayor Isidro L. Hemedes Jr. of Cabuyao, Laguna, Mayor Rexito P. Bantayan of Mauban, Quezon, Mayor Gervasio A. Basbas of Matag-Ob, Leyte, and Vice Mayor Rossman Carry E. Uera of Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija.

Melo, in a letter to Rep. Junie E. Evangelista Cua, chairman of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, asked Congress to appropriate R93,150,196.50 needed for the holding of recall elections against the abovementioned elective local officials.

He said unless the amount being requested is allocated, the Comelec cannot hold the recall elections as called for in the petitions because the amount appropriated in the 2008 national budget for the conduct of recall elections is only R5 million.

"Also, there are no funds for the same purpose allotted in the Comelec 2009 regular budget," Melo said in his letter to Cua.

The R93,150,196.50 needed for the conduct of recall elections in the five areas is broken down to R46,539,189 for Pampanga, R30,465,605 for Sulu, R6,649,715 for Cabuyao, R3,399,976 for Mauban, R3,152,700 for Matag-Ob, and R2,943,011 for Pantanbangan.

The petitioners for the holding of recall elections supported the Comelec request for the allocation of funds for the purpose. They asked that the funds be made available immediately so that recall elections can be held, noting that Section 161 of the Local Government Code prohibits the holding of recall polls one year immediately preceding a regular elections.

They said the May 10, 2010 elections are just a little over one year and three months away.
When recall elections are held, the officials sought to be recalled are automatically considered duly registered candidates and like other bets shall be entitled to be voted upon. Should the official who is the subject of recall election receives the highest number of votes, confidence in him is affirmed and he shall continue in office.

The petitions for the recall of Panlilio, Tan, Bantayan, Hemedes, Basbas and Uera were filed before the proper regional election directors in Pampanga, Sulu, Laguna, Quezon, Leyte and Nueva Ecija respectively by the preparatory recall assemblies in the areas where the officials sought to be recallled were elected.

In the province, the preparatory recall assembly is composed of all mayors, vice mayors and sanggunian members of component cities and municipalities. In a town, the assembly is composed of all punong barangay and sangguniang barangay members.
The petition for the holding of a recall election could also be initiated and filed by at least 25 percent of the total number of registered voters in the local government unit in which the local official sought to be recalled was elected.

Comelec records showed that none of the six petitions was initiated and filed by 25 percent of the registered voters in the affected locality.

(forwarded by pokat RECALL-NABUHAY ANG PATAY last January 23, 2009 4:57am)

MISSING THE ACTION by: Kiko Ortelano

LEARNING LESSONS

We all should do. It is good to know that the Provincial Board of Pampanga has basically approved the 1.1billion peso budget of the province for 2009. It is not as bad as 2008.

The other thing about the approved budget is the admission by Vice Governor Guiao that the PB is witholding approval to a few items on the submitted budget by the governor. The budget for the governor's office and BALAS are being witheld pending submission of other supporting documents by the governor's office.

The Vice Governor can use all the excuses he can to justify this. But he and the whole SP can no longer fool the discerning Kapampangans on the real reasons why these budget items are yet to be approved. This is all politics and even, to some extent, personal to them. Governor Panlilio can not and will not be forgiven by the SP because of the direction they are getting from the powers that be.

THE POLICE

There was a text message circulating the other week about the assignment of a new PNP Provincial Director for Pampanga. The message clearly shows who is wielding the baton in Pampanga.

THE PNP have been justifying the almost two years tenure of PDir Keith Singian as OIC for Pampanga. However, they always fail to mention that OIC's tenure must not exceeed a month period.

This is the very reason why anarchy almost always reigns in the Philippines. The organizations that are mandated by law to enforce laws are, sometimes, the first and worst violators. This is exacerbated by the fact that routine actions of government organizations, like the PNP, become extremely political in nature because of the dictates of the powers that be.

HELLO, HELLO!

We really do not hear from our brothers from the other civil society organizations in Pampanga. We also have not heard from the other leaders of the province; specially from the religious.

We are echoing the call of Chief Justice Puno for the church and civil society groups to maintain their vigilance in being a watchdog of our government specially the Executive and Legislative branches. We know for a fact that the judiciary, specially starting the term of former Chief Justice Panganiban and continuing at this time, has been cleaning its ranks of misfits. Now that the executive branch seem to be trying to exertr control of the judiciary, as it always does to the legislative, Filipinos must always be alert in thwarting such michiavellian efforts.

MISSING THE ACTION by: Kiko Ortelano

AS USUAL. . .

The national government did nothing about the storming of the governor's office by the protesting quarry truckers and some former BALAS personnel.

It is irrelevant who is sitting at the governor's office. The fact that it was stormed by protesters should have triggered a reaction from the president. The PRESIDENT IS HEAD OF ALL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, opposition or not. The President is the BOSS of both the PNP Chief and the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government. The PNP is in-charge of maintaining peace and order. It should not allow unlawful acts to happen, specially those that happen right in front of them. Unfortunately, they did just that when they allowed the anarchaic siege of the Pampanga Capitol last week. THE SIEGE WAS NOT JUST AN ASSAULT ON GOVERNOR PANLILIO, BUT THE VERY OFFICE THAT HE WAS TASKED BY THE KAPAMPANGANS TO REPRESENT. If the police can protect a President who is getting to be known as the most corrupt president of the country and whose term is questionable (because of election fraud as gleaned from the GARCI SCANDAL and more) because it is their duty to do so, the same protection should also be accorded to all other officials of our land.

He was never accused of graft and corruption. Yet the police never protected the office of the governor from the siege of the suddenly very daring quarry truckers and former BALAS personnel. WHERE WAS THIS DARING AND BRAVADO DURING THE TERM OF SOME FORMER PAMPANGA GOVERNORS WHO SEEMED TO HAVE CONVERTED THE PROVINCIAL QUARRY TREASURE INTO THEIR OWN PERSONAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE?

These nincompoops in government are just providing additional fuel for the possible national candidacy of AMONG ED. One need not forget the protest votes generated by opposition senatoriables in the 2007 National Elections specially the case of Senator Trillanes.

Will Pampanga's loss be the Philippines' gain?

But I am digressing.

Let us all just allow the governor to work in peace and go back to doing his job without all of these unnecessary distractions.

VICTOR MARTIN, SR.

We call him our SUPREMO in all reverence.

He was a true gentleman. A man of action.

He was an ideal government employee. He was the perfect comrade in civil society actions. He was a servant of the people and even more so, a servant of our LORD.

We knew all along that he was sick; terribly sick. But everytime that we have important meetings, sick or not, he was there. When discussions drift into midnights and early mornings, he was there and throwing his golden cents worth. When he speaks, everybody listens.

When we need to act, rain or shine, able or not, he was there.

He was the anchor of KASAUP in the troubled seas of Pampanga politics. He was the rainbow of the municipal coordinators for every cloud that cover the sunshines of our advocacies.

KASAUP LOST AN IRREPLACEABLE GREAT PARTNER AND LEADER.

PAMPANGA LOST ONE OF THE BEST SONS SHE EVER HAD AND WILL EVER HAVE.

We grieve with the family and friends of Tang VIC.

We grieve for Pampanga.

We pray that Tang VIC is happier now that he can be with his beloved wife in the bossom and care of our FATHER.

We hope and pray that we can make him happier and prouder by continuing our advocacies for Good Governance and Responsible Citizenship.

We know, Tang Vic, will still guide us with his wisdom and prayers.

IDOL, e mu kami papaburen!

STATEMENT OF PROTEST AGAINST THE ATTTACK ON GOV. PANLILIO'S OFFICE

STATEMENT OF PROTEST AGAINST THE ATTACK ON GOV. ED PANLILIO'S OFFICE AND SUPPORT FOR THE GOVERNOR AND HIS LEADERSHIP

STATEMENT OF PROTEST AGAINST THE ATTACK ON GOV. ED PANLILIO'S OFFICE AND SUPPORT FOR THE GOVERNOR AND HIS LEADERSHIP

We denounce in the strongest possible terms, the brazen and unlawful actions of the rallyists who attacked the office of the Governor of Pampanga and the policemen involved in the beating of Hon. Ed Panlilio's nephews on January 5, 2009.

The rallyists grossly disrespected and threatened the authority and person of the Office of the Provincial Governor and cast fear and anxiety on the people and employees at the Provincial Capitol who had been unnecessarily subjected to such a menacing act.

We also condemn in the same strong terms the Pampanga Provincial Command for its inaction and dereliction of duty during and after the attack. We support unequivocally Gov. Ed Panlilio's petition to relieve the officers, Col. Keith Singian and Col. Medina of their post and investigate their failure to come to the Governor's rescue during the attack and their apparent inaction on the repeated calls by the Governor to arrest the perpetrators after the incident.

We protest the lack of response from the Office of the President on this display of mob mentality by a politically motivated group. It's a crime that should not be taken lightly or go unpunished to avoid setting a bad precedent. President Arroyo should implement strong measures against the rallyists, the police force and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on an apparent politically motivated collusion and intimidation perpetrated against the Honorable Governor Ed Panlilio.

We will not rest until we see that the erring parties mentioned are punished.

(Sgd.) Bart SG Tubalinal, Jr.
Co-Executive Editor/Co-Executive Publisher
FilAm Weekly MegaSceneChicago, IL

Sgd. Yoly T. Tubalinal
Co-Executive Editor/Co-Executive Publisher
FilAm Weekly MegaSceneChicago, IL

KASAUP Coordinator Dies from Heart Attack

This afternoon at around 5:55pm, Manila time, January11, 2009, Mr. Victor Martin the KASAUP board of director/municipal coordinator of Candaba, ASKKE chairman and former Land Transportation Office(LTO) chief passed away due to a heart attack at the Mother Theresa of Calcuta Hospital in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga.

KASAUP extends our deepest condolences to the family of our SUPREMO. May he rest in peace...

GOVERNOR'S RESPONSE TO OIC-PD'S PRESS STATEMENT

On January 7, 2009, PSSupt. Keith Ernald Singian held a press conference at the Provincial Police Office, Capitol Compound, City of San Fernando (P). His statements however are completely different to what transpired last Monday, January 5, 2009.

In all of my statements and of Atty. Dabu, we did not say that the doors leading to our respective offices were forcibly beaten, pounded, banged and kicked open. What I have said was that the door leading to my office was kicked open (twice) and it was indeed opened. After retreating, the rallyists tried to open the door leading to the office of Atty. Dabu but were not able to do so as it was locked.

The media people are witnesses to these incidents as well as the commotion and disturbance rallyists have committed as they were present and in fact took photographs and video coverage thereof, which the police officers were able to view in the afternoon of that day.

Media accounts also show that there were no civilian security escorting the rallyists towards my office. And if it was merely dialogue, why would the rallyists barged into the capitol building with a megaphone shouting and challenging me.

All these together with the mauling of my two nephews were brushed aside by Col. Singian in declaring that there was no breach of peace and order, no violence noted or any untoward incident. He even put the blame on me for not having a dialogue with the rallyists and for not releasing to the former checkers the benefits they are asking. He likewise held my nephews responsible for their being beaten as they allegedly provoked the rallyists.

Is this the kind of police officers we have? How can a police senior superintendent blatantly lie on something which happened a few feet away from the media people and witnessed by several persons? If he can lie in such a nonchalant manner, he has no right to remain in his current office.

INVITATION FOR FORUM ON GOOD GOVERNANCE & ETHICAL LEADERSHIP

Dear Colleagues and Students:

Greetings!

The Academic Community plays a vital role in society information. It has immense capacity to form minds, create idealogy and advance a conviction. In this regard, we are very pleased to invite you to:

"FORUM ON GOOD GOVERNANCE AND ETHICAL LEADERSHIP"

Now more than ever, is the time for the academe to make stand on social transformation. This forum will provide us new insights on how to accomplish such great task. In line with the celebration of the UA's 46th Foundation Day and in partnership with KASAUP, Inc. a civil society that advocates good governance and ethical leadership, we are organizing this forum on January 10, 2009 from 1:30PM to 5:00PM at the UA Auditorium. The forum will be graced by the following speakers from Kaya Natin! Movement:

Gov. Grace Padaca - Isabela
Gov. Eddie Panlilio - Pampanga
Gov. Teodoro Baguilat, Jr. - Ifugao
Mayor Jesse Robredo - Naga City
Mayor Sonia Lorenzo - San Isidro, Nueva Ecija

We invite your college faculty members and students to actively participate in this rare academic exhange. Registration is for free and we are alloting slots for your institution.

We would appreciate if you could signify your participation as soon as possible so we can reserve slot for your institution. Please course all information to:

Rev. Fr. Winifredo S. Santos
Vice President for Academic Affairs
University of the Assumption
09184725625

Ms. Violy Fernanda Y. Santos
Assistant to the VPAA
University of the Assumption
09196102521

We look forward to working with you in our mission for social transformation.

Sincerely in Christ,

Rev. Fr. Winifredo S. Santos
Vice President for Academic Affairs
University of the Assumption
City of San Fernando, Pampanga

Dr. Jose Marie T. Sandiko
Chairman
KASAUP, Inc.

Noted by:

+Roberto C. Mallari, D.D.
President
University of the Assumption
City of San Fernando, Pampanga

KAYA NATIN! Media Advisory

MEDIA ADVISORY
January 7, 2009


Kaya Natin! Leaders Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo, Isabela Governor Grace Padaca, Pampanga Governor Eddie Panlilio, Ifugao Governor Teddy Baguilat, Jr., and San Isidro, Nueva Ecija Mayor Sonia Lorenzo, as part of the Kaya Natin! Caravan of Good Governance campus tours, will deliver their message of hope, youth participation and other political issues to a multi-sectoral group composed of students, academicians, business groups, church groups, non-profit organizations and socio-civic organizations this Saturday, January 10 in Araullo University in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, 9:00-11:00 AM, and University of the Assumption in San Fernando City, Pampanga, 2:00-5:00 PM.

Kaya Natin! is a national movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership that was initially convened by the Ateneo de Manila University-School of Government.
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Kindly send your news team to cover the event. For more details, you may coordinate with Kai Pastores (02-4265657) or at kayanatin@yahoo.com .

Thank you very much!

MISSING THE ACTION by: Kiko Ortelano

Not Funny!

2009 for Governor Panlilio started with a BANG!

I was reading Sunstar Pampanga just now. I was monitoring write-ups about the action staged by some quarry truckers and former BALAS personnel. I was hoping i could get additional details from all sides.

The only thing I read about this unnecessary incident was the condemnation of the two nephews of the governor who tried to tear down a malicious banner (against their uncle, the governor). The side of the two nephews was not presented nor was the position of the governor on the issue. Talk about balance reporting.

Let us try to dissect what happened.

The quary truckers staged a mass action cum rally at the capitol. Obviously without a permit. This is not covered by the current legal tussle on the Arnedo Park being a Freedom Park as the truckers occupied areas outside of the park. WHY IS IT THAT THE POLICE DID NOTHING ABOUT THIS?

Former BALAS personnel were also reported to have stormed their way inside the governor's office. They did this by kicking the door open to the office of the governor. Anarchy was happening right inside the governor's office and WHERE WERE THE POLICE? It was a good thing that the governor's security were able to stop the attack.

The "attackers" then proceeded to the office of the Provincial Administrator. It was a good thing that the staff at the office of the PA were able to lock the doors to their office immediately. This prevented what could have been a very unpleasant misadventure to all those concerned. WHERE WERE THE POLICE?

Two nephews of the governor who are visiting from Canada were physically harmed by former BALAS personnel as they were trying to tear down posters of the protesting former BALAS boys. This is right in front of the Provincial Capitol building. WHERE WERE THE POLICE?

There are some obvious things that were presented in this incident.

1. You can not expect the local media in Pampanga to be fair as far as the governor is concerned. Maybe this is because of the reported loss of payola to the local media when Among Ed assumed office at the Capitol.

2. You can not expect the other local political leaders of the province to condemn this illegal act by the quarry truckers and former BALAS personnel. They have forsaken the good of their constituents in everything related to the governor. They can do this most probably because they have the blessings of the powers that be.

3. You can not expect the police leadership to do their job. We have seen this. On their own, the police leadership in Pampanga would have done the right thing. They have not. Probably because of the powers that be.

This has never happened before. Even during the terms of father and son Lito and Mark Lapid, as governors of Pampanga, these never happened . Even when Vice Gov. Yeng Guiao denounced the corruption of the Lapid's specially in the quarry operations, this never happened. Even when a good number of the mayors of the province were already turning away from the Lapids because of this corruptions, this never happened.

THIS IS HAPPENING NOW BECAUSE THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC IS ALLOWING IT.

May the President be awakened from her stupor! May the President spare the province of her father from her wrath against the governor! This is not doing the province any better.

THIS IS HAPPENING NOW BECAUSE WE HAVE NOT DONE ENOUGH TO STOP IT!

I hope and pray the the church leaders from all denominations and sects rally against this despicable act and the more despicable inactions by all concerned specially the police.

I hope and pray that the most professional media practioners in the country, specially the few in Pampanga, rise up against this obvious concerted effort to bring down Among Ed as governor of Pampanga.

I hope and pray that the youth of the province realize their important role in all of this and do something about it!

I hope and pray that the civil society organizations of Pampanga run to the rescue of the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR and the people of Pampanga.

Lastly, I hope and pray, that the people of Pampanga realize what is truly happening to their beloved province. Let these despicable acts inflame their hearts and burn the desire within them and show to the world that WE HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS!

GISING KAPAMPANGAN!

Gov. Panlilio's Formal Statement on Jan. 5 Incident at the Provincial Capitol

Yesterday, at about 9:30 in the morning, several rallyists composed of former provincial checkers and members of Pampanga truckers with their drivers and helpers barged into the provincial capitol and proceeded to the second floor kicking door attempting to enter my office. The door was forced open. The rallyists retreated upon noting that my security officers were ready to engage them in combat and protect me from any imminent danger.

Undaunted, the rallyists proceeded to the office of the provincial administrator and likewise attempted to barge into her office knowing fully well that there are no security officers who would protect her. Fortunately enough, her staff immediately locked the doors when they heard the rallyists going up the second floor lobby.

After some minutes, the rallyists went down, leaving the employees shaken by the incident. This is the provincial capitol. The seat of power in the province. And yet, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan did not see fit to protect us but opened the door for these incidents to happen by unceremoniously and illegally declaring the Macario Arnedo as a freedom park.

Not satisfied, at about 11:30 yesterday, the rallyists repeatedly hit and attacked my two nephews who are here in the country for a vacation. They are here at the capitol to see me. Their infraction: my nephews attempted to tear down the offensive streamers put up by the former checkers. The very same streamers for which i filed charges against these rallyists. The very same streamers fow which I have instructed Col. Singian to put down, if not arrest the rallyists for violating the law. At the time my nephews were being beaten, some policemen are just stone's throw away.

For several months now, we have endured the daily insults thrown at us by these rallyists. Malicious, offensive streamers hung around the park and their trucks carrying libelous, suggestive pictures of me and Atty. Dabu were roving the province.

What happened yesterday merely accentuated the marked incompetence of our police force. For several months now, I have been asking Col. Singian to arrest the rallyists. Yesterday morning, I have asked Col. Singian to effect the arrest against the rallyists who attempted to harm me. Since they were not immediately arrested, two of those rallyists hit my nephews. I again asked Col. Singian to arrest them. Col. Singian and his men dilly-dallied till the period to arrest had lapsed. Till this morning nothing happened. No arrest was made and none will be made.

And so today, I appear before you to express my condemnation to these acts.

To the rallyists, who did not follow the rule of law. They held the rally without permit and even barged into the provincial capitol attempting to harm me. This attack is not merely an attack to me as a person but an attack to the very office I now hold, the office of the Governor, an attack to the people of Pampanga. To the Sanggunian Panlalawigan, who violated both law and wisdom in declaring the Macario Arnedo park as freedom park. To the police officers in this province, whose ineptitude and incompetence put me and the lives of others in danger.

For more than 18 months now, I have been asking the President no less to replace Col. Keith Singian to no avail. Today, I am raising again my voice calling the PNP leadership, the DILG Secretary, and the President for the relief of Col. Singian, Col. Medina, the Chief of Police of the City of San Fernando, and their men for gross dereliction of duty and incompetence. And so, today, I am personally filing my petition for their relief to the office of the DILG Secretary, the Chief PNP and the NAPOLCOM.

Lastly, I am appealing to our well-meaning kabalens to open their eyes and be involved. These despicable acts are not merely due to the ineptitude of the police officers, the lack of wisdom of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the disrespect of authority and law of the rallyists. Theses loathsome acts are orchestrated by people who from day one do not wish me to stay a single day longer as Governor of this province. Their recount and recall move had failed. Their last resort is to discredit me, to malign me in public, to humiliate me, to intimidate me and to make it appear that I am not fit to govern.

Should it take young, idealistic men who saw evil of those posters and streamers to make us realize that we have been lethargic in fighting the evil around us? We love this province. Should we remain silent and indifferent by what is happening around us? Please remember, evil triumphs when good men do nothing.

Governor Eddie T. Panlilio
Province of Pampanga
January 06, 2009