mula kay: dugong kapampangan
Ilang araw na lamang po at eleksyon na naman sa ating bansa. Ito ay isang pagkakataon para pumili tayo ng mga karapat dapat na mamuno at magbigay na magandang ehemplo para sa mga susunod na henerasyon.
Sana po ay natuto na tayo na ang pagbabago ay hindi nagsisimula sa mga liders na ating iboboto, ito ay nagsisimula sa ating mga mamamayan dahil tayo ang nagbibigay sa kanila ng pagkakataon para makapagsilbi. Paalala lamang po, pag sila po ay ating hinalal at pinalad hindi po ibig sabihin na AMO natin sila. Tayo ang kanilang AMO, tayo ang dapat nilang pagsilbihan, dahil tayong mga nagbabayad ng buwis sa gobyerno ang nagpapasahod sa kanila. Huwag tayong tumabi sa kalye pag NAGWANGWANG (alarm) ang kanilang mga Pajero, Landcruiser, Expedition, Safari para patabihin tayo. Diyos ko! nabili na ba nila ang kalsada? Bawasan naman ang angas kapatid, hindi po inyo ang kalsada. Sa ating lahat ito!
Isa pa po ang survey polls na pampagulo sa Eleksyon sa ating bansa. Huwag po tayong maniwala sa survey lalo na kung iilang tao lamang kanilang nakausap. Napakalaki po ng ating bansa para irepresenta ng 2,000 dalawang libong kataong nabigyan ng survey. Iboto natin yung sa tingin natin na makapagbabago ng ating pamahalaan, hindi yung porket maraming komersyal sa t.v, radyo at dyaryo ay iboboto na natin. Sa kasamaang palad, ito ang nangyayari sa kasalukuyan. Kung mapapansin niyo ang mga senador natin sa kasalukuyan eh pwedeng pwede na silang magshooting ng pelikula. ANO BA NAMAN YAN! Marami po ang naghahangad na matino at nasa puso ang pagsilbi sa ating mga mamamayan ang hindi siniswerte dahil wala silang pambayad sa t.v at pambayad sa gumagawa ng posters at streamers.
Wala na ba tayong makikitang mga liders na tulad nila Salonga, Ninoy, Flavier at Joker? Isa pang uso, mga pinapalad sa politika ay madalas galing sa mga kilalang pamilya o anak ng dating politikong magaling. Ito ang tinatawag nating political dynasty na usong uso sa atin. Paalala lang po, hindi po lahat ng bunga ng puno ay tulad ng pinanggalingan. Magsuri po tayong mabuti dahil sa Mayo 10, 2010 ay isa na namang pagkakataon para sa atin upang mapagbago natin ang kasalukuyang sistema ng gobyerno. Huwag po nating sayangin ang ating boto, tutal pipila na rin naman tayo sa mga presinto edi panindigan na natin at habaan ang ating pasensya sa pagpili ng dapat iboto.
Dito po sa Pampanga marami ang nagsasabi na si Gov Panlilio ay dapat ng palitan dahil wala naman syang nagawang mabuti at si Nanay Baby ang solusyon sa maraming problema ng probinsya pero marami rin ang nagsasabi na dapat ibalik sa pwesto si Panlilio dahil umunlad daw ang Pampanga sa kanyang pamumuno. Alam nyo po, kanya kanyang tauhan lang yan. Syempre pag kasangga mo dapat maganda ang sasabihin mo at pag kalaban naman dapat wala ng ginawang tama. Pero ito po ay mga kwentong kutsero lamang, ang pinaka magandang gawin natin ay kilalanin natin ang lahat ng naghahangad makapwesto sa pamahalaan.
Huwag din po tayong masilaw sa mga katagang Boses ng Kababaihan!(Pano naman ang Kalalakihan?), Alkalde ng Masa!(Pano naman ang mga negosyante?), Ituloy ang Serbisyo!(Ano na ba nagawa mo?), Sandigan Mo Ako!(Pagkatapos ng eleksyon hindi mo na makikita ulit!), Ang Kapatid Mo!(sa poster lang yan...), Hindi ako Magnanakaw!(Pag nakikita nyo, pag di nyo nakita, LUSOT!) at kung ano ano pang pambobola na kulang na lang ay halikan ang ating mga paa. Madali pong sabihin yan pero mahirap panindigan. Isa lang ang siguradong slogan ng mga pinapalad sa politika pagkatapos ng eleksyon, MADALING LAPITAN, MAHIRAP HANAPIN!
Hindi po biro ang maluklok sa pamahalaan ng tatlo o anim na taon, sa loob ng isang araw lamang marami ng hocus pocus na pwedeng gawin lalo na kung pagkakakitaan. Ayaw natin sa politikong corrupt pero ayaw din natin sa politikong kuripot, ayaw natin sa magnanakaw pero pati ba naman pambili ng kape hinihingi natin sa kanila, gusto natin ng lider na magaling pero mas magaling tayong mag magaling, gusto natin ng pagbabago pero wala naman tayong itinulong sa bansa, puro asa na lamang tayo sa politiko, mayabang tayong mga pinoy pero sa halagang P200 binebenta natin ang kinabukasan ng ating mga anak, gusto natin ng matinong mamumuno sa atin pero hindi tayo pumili ng wasto. Sa Mayo 10 po ay isang pagkakataon para sa pagbabago, magsuri tayong mabuti.
Ako po hindi ko sasayangin ang boto ko, iboboto ko yung lider na magiging magandang ehemplo para sa mga kabataan, marunong magrespeto at may pantay na pagtingin sa mga mamamayan, magbibigay ng hanapbuhay sa mga pilipino, may takot sa Diyos, mapagmahal sa pamilya at itataya ko ang kinabukasan ng aking magiging mga anak sa lider na pipiliin ko. Sana po kayo rin . . . .
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
Leadership in Pampanga
source : sent by kasaup blog reader
In the past few months, we have observed that the politicians in Pampanga are all in some ways good and better compared to the past 2 years of their incumbency. Roads are being repaired, classrooms are being constructed, hospitals have new rooms and have sufficient medicines and it seems that all of them are getting along well.
Hmm... it sounds intriguing but that is the reality. Everybody wants to look good! each and everyone of them shows valuable traits that they are good leaders and they deserve to be re-elected.
Before i thought that INFOMERCIALS only work well for those who want to run in the National Level but now in Pampanga, most of the incumbent ans aspiring public officials have their own and are regularly showed in a local free television station in Region III.
Is it worth being a Kapampangan? Definitely YES! but do we deserve to be called PROUDLY KAPAMPANGAN? Pampanga culture and heritage dictates that it really is something to be proud of. Kabalens belong to an ancestry line of heroes and great leaders. Bloodline filled with knowledge and people full of wisdom, generous people, love of culture and God fearing.
Ang sarap pakinggan pero hindi na po ito ang realidad sa ngayon. Some of the leaders with whom we entrusted are votes with and our childrens future with somehow did not do what we expect them to do. The past two years of leaderships both with the executive and legislative branch was filled up with controversies ending up with the distabilization of the province' capability to serve their people well.
Indeed infrastructure projects were done, livelihood trainings and employment opportunities were created, the education sector was uplifted and hospitals were upgraded but all of these accomplished projects were insufficient. Things could have been better if we have seen unity of Pampanga's Leaders.
Maybe instead of building 50km of road we have constructed a 200km road, except from upgrading hospitals we could have seen newly constructed ones. Except from providing employment opportunities, the Provincial Government should have given them employment themselves because of attracting investors in the province.
Pampanga could have done more, kapampangans deserve greater opportunities. How i wish that someday i could see a united Pampanga. One that is striving for greater things not only for the careers of the politicians but for the benefit of all of the Cabalens.
My dear readers, 2010 elections is already near, we can make things better by choosing the right leaders. Casting our votes to those whom we think who can do better and make us proud to be Kapampangans. And also, after casting our votes on May 2010, let us not entrust everything to these politicians. You also have an obligation to make sure that everything will be well by not being a liability of the province but by being someone who will work with them in every step of the way.
Let us consider those who have Puso at Malinis na Pangongobyerno, Galing at Talino, Sipag at Tiyaga at may pagmamahal sa bayan. Pampanga has surpassed several calamities but still kept its head high, may pag-asa pa tayo para sa ikabubuti ng lahat. Let us prepare ourselves this coming election, get to know our aspiring leaders well and be a responsible Kapampangan to be able to call yourself PROUDLY KAPAMPANGAN!
In the past few months, we have observed that the politicians in Pampanga are all in some ways good and better compared to the past 2 years of their incumbency. Roads are being repaired, classrooms are being constructed, hospitals have new rooms and have sufficient medicines and it seems that all of them are getting along well.
Hmm... it sounds intriguing but that is the reality. Everybody wants to look good! each and everyone of them shows valuable traits that they are good leaders and they deserve to be re-elected.
Before i thought that INFOMERCIALS only work well for those who want to run in the National Level but now in Pampanga, most of the incumbent ans aspiring public officials have their own and are regularly showed in a local free television station in Region III.
Is it worth being a Kapampangan? Definitely YES! but do we deserve to be called PROUDLY KAPAMPANGAN? Pampanga culture and heritage dictates that it really is something to be proud of. Kabalens belong to an ancestry line of heroes and great leaders. Bloodline filled with knowledge and people full of wisdom, generous people, love of culture and God fearing.
Ang sarap pakinggan pero hindi na po ito ang realidad sa ngayon. Some of the leaders with whom we entrusted are votes with and our childrens future with somehow did not do what we expect them to do. The past two years of leaderships both with the executive and legislative branch was filled up with controversies ending up with the distabilization of the province' capability to serve their people well.
Indeed infrastructure projects were done, livelihood trainings and employment opportunities were created, the education sector was uplifted and hospitals were upgraded but all of these accomplished projects were insufficient. Things could have been better if we have seen unity of Pampanga's Leaders.
Maybe instead of building 50km of road we have constructed a 200km road, except from upgrading hospitals we could have seen newly constructed ones. Except from providing employment opportunities, the Provincial Government should have given them employment themselves because of attracting investors in the province.
Pampanga could have done more, kapampangans deserve greater opportunities. How i wish that someday i could see a united Pampanga. One that is striving for greater things not only for the careers of the politicians but for the benefit of all of the Cabalens.
My dear readers, 2010 elections is already near, we can make things better by choosing the right leaders. Casting our votes to those whom we think who can do better and make us proud to be Kapampangans. And also, after casting our votes on May 2010, let us not entrust everything to these politicians. You also have an obligation to make sure that everything will be well by not being a liability of the province but by being someone who will work with them in every step of the way.
Let us consider those who have Puso at Malinis na Pangongobyerno, Galing at Talino, Sipag at Tiyaga at may pagmamahal sa bayan. Pampanga has surpassed several calamities but still kept its head high, may pag-asa pa tayo para sa ikabubuti ng lahat. Let us prepare ourselves this coming election, get to know our aspiring leaders well and be a responsible Kapampangan to be able to call yourself PROUDLY KAPAMPANGAN!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Cory's Examples
by Red M. Reyes
Cory's Examples tell us that there is still a bright
future for our country.
Many Filipinos were touched on President Corazon Aquino's
last interview when she said “She is proud to be a Filipino
and she thank God for making her become one of us.”
More than an ICON of Democracy, Cory led the country
with selfless love and sincerity in serving. While holding
the highest office of the land, she could have made
herself far richer like many traditional and corrupt politicians
and held on to power. BUT she chose to live simply,
with not a single moment of entertaining the idea of
enriching herself with money and influence.
Cory Aquino was, before she became president,
an ordinary housewife. But above all, she was a widowed
mother, living in a home wherein her time, love and devotion
to all her children cannot be compromised. However,
the Call of Country was Over and Above and Far Stronger
than the call of her own family. She, therefore,
offered herself, sacrificing much of her time to be with her
family, and chose to lead us so that we can once again obtain
what our hearts have long been yearning for, our much
cherished Dream of Freedom and Democracy.
Her courage and integrity made her loved by the Filipinos,
together with an Undying Gratitude to her for being
Instrumental for the Restoration of this same freedom
and Democracy, which we now enjoy.
One of the most distinct qualities of President Cory is
her religiousity and prayerful life. Every minute,
every hour and everytime she will ride her car, she prays.
One of her long time driver and security once shared that
whenever they are with Tita Cory, they feel safe and
secure because they have a woman of prayer with them.
Today, our country is deeply hurt by many politicians and
leaders who continuously enrich themselves by stealing
from the national coffer ( the people’s money ). They
spend much of their time and efforts on how to amass
greater wealth, more than the due service for the Filipino people.
Worse is, and because of their greed and lust for power,
they do not want anymore to come down from their lofty
positions.
Many say that the Philippines has no more future
because the corruption in our country is like a cancer
that has spread everywhere. Unlike Cory, we forgot to
Call on God persistently for hope, humility and change of heart.
Good leaders do not want to run for position anymore
because they know that they will not win the election due
to the fact that they do not spend money to influence or
pay for our votes. We ordinary people have become
part of this corruption culture.
With Cory’s death, we are awaken and called to be
united again, To Fight for Truth, Freedom and Justice.
We can only do this If we all Once Again, Turn and Humble
ourselves before our Loving God and Father in Heaven
Who alone Can Create a Clean and Pure Heart within
ourselves. Let us learn from the examples of Cory, just as
she learned the Good Lessons from our Almighty and Loving
God , to Love and Serve our People and Country First, before
ourselves. From hereon, we shall be able to confidently
face the challenges of our times as well as rid our beloved
country, once and for all , of greedy, self-serving and abusive
officials and politicians .
Like Cory, we all should avail of the power of prayer. We all
need to be People of Prayer, in order to triumph and
succeed in our Battle and Crusade for Good Governance.
Our Almighty God and Father in Heaven Is the Sovereign
Lord of Heaven and earth , of the Universe in its entirety.
We must NOTForget that IF GOD is with us, no one,
not even all the combined forces of evil in the whole universe,
can be against us.
Cory’s Examples Pave the Way towards the Realization of the
Filipino Dream. In return, and as a Sign of their Eternal
Gratitude, Deep Love and Respect to her, millions of
Filipinos, young and old, rich or poor, civilians,
the religious and different denominations, the military, and
people from different walks of life throughout our nation,
trooped and gathered together at Cory's funeral.
Let us all Long Remember...and Never Forget... that
our Beloved President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino,
through her Life Lived in Humility and Submission
To the Perfect Will of Almighty God, as well as
by her Good and Shining Examples, Clearly Opened
our Eyes To the Reality that There is, Still, a
Bright Future for the Philippines and for All Filipinos.
And it is now up to each and everyone of us Filipinos,
Even at the Expense of our very Lives, To Safeguard
and Cherished Cory's Legacy of Sweet Freedom and
Democracy , for us, our children, and our future
generations , to live and enjoy.
And so, from the very heart of a Grateful Nation,
we say :
Fare thee well and God rest thee, Tita Cory!
We love you, we thank you, and shall Truly Miss You
For As Long as We Live, BUT we are Happy, knowing
that now you are with your Beloved Ninoy and in the
Bosom of our Loving God and Father in heaven.
Cory's Examples tell us that there is still a bright
future for our country.
Many Filipinos were touched on President Corazon Aquino's
last interview when she said “She is proud to be a Filipino
and she thank God for making her become one of us.”
More than an ICON of Democracy, Cory led the country
with selfless love and sincerity in serving. While holding
the highest office of the land, she could have made
herself far richer like many traditional and corrupt politicians
and held on to power. BUT she chose to live simply,
with not a single moment of entertaining the idea of
enriching herself with money and influence.
Cory Aquino was, before she became president,
an ordinary housewife. But above all, she was a widowed
mother, living in a home wherein her time, love and devotion
to all her children cannot be compromised. However,
the Call of Country was Over and Above and Far Stronger
than the call of her own family. She, therefore,
offered herself, sacrificing much of her time to be with her
family, and chose to lead us so that we can once again obtain
what our hearts have long been yearning for, our much
cherished Dream of Freedom and Democracy.
Her courage and integrity made her loved by the Filipinos,
together with an Undying Gratitude to her for being
Instrumental for the Restoration of this same freedom
and Democracy, which we now enjoy.
One of the most distinct qualities of President Cory is
her religiousity and prayerful life. Every minute,
every hour and everytime she will ride her car, she prays.
One of her long time driver and security once shared that
whenever they are with Tita Cory, they feel safe and
secure because they have a woman of prayer with them.
Today, our country is deeply hurt by many politicians and
leaders who continuously enrich themselves by stealing
from the national coffer ( the people’s money ). They
spend much of their time and efforts on how to amass
greater wealth, more than the due service for the Filipino people.
Worse is, and because of their greed and lust for power,
they do not want anymore to come down from their lofty
positions.
Many say that the Philippines has no more future
because the corruption in our country is like a cancer
that has spread everywhere. Unlike Cory, we forgot to
Call on God persistently for hope, humility and change of heart.
Good leaders do not want to run for position anymore
because they know that they will not win the election due
to the fact that they do not spend money to influence or
pay for our votes. We ordinary people have become
part of this corruption culture.
With Cory’s death, we are awaken and called to be
united again, To Fight for Truth, Freedom and Justice.
We can only do this If we all Once Again, Turn and Humble
ourselves before our Loving God and Father in Heaven
Who alone Can Create a Clean and Pure Heart within
ourselves. Let us learn from the examples of Cory, just as
she learned the Good Lessons from our Almighty and Loving
God , to Love and Serve our People and Country First, before
ourselves. From hereon, we shall be able to confidently
face the challenges of our times as well as rid our beloved
country, once and for all , of greedy, self-serving and abusive
officials and politicians .
Like Cory, we all should avail of the power of prayer. We all
need to be People of Prayer, in order to triumph and
succeed in our Battle and Crusade for Good Governance.
Our Almighty God and Father in Heaven Is the Sovereign
Lord of Heaven and earth , of the Universe in its entirety.
We must NOTForget that IF GOD is with us, no one,
not even all the combined forces of evil in the whole universe,
can be against us.
Cory’s Examples Pave the Way towards the Realization of the
Filipino Dream. In return, and as a Sign of their Eternal
Gratitude, Deep Love and Respect to her, millions of
Filipinos, young and old, rich or poor, civilians,
the religious and different denominations, the military, and
people from different walks of life throughout our nation,
trooped and gathered together at Cory's funeral.
Let us all Long Remember...and Never Forget... that
our Beloved President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino,
through her Life Lived in Humility and Submission
To the Perfect Will of Almighty God, as well as
by her Good and Shining Examples, Clearly Opened
our Eyes To the Reality that There is, Still, a
Bright Future for the Philippines and for All Filipinos.
And it is now up to each and everyone of us Filipinos,
Even at the Expense of our very Lives, To Safeguard
and Cherished Cory's Legacy of Sweet Freedom and
Democracy , for us, our children, and our future
generations , to live and enjoy.
And so, from the very heart of a Grateful Nation,
we say :
Fare thee well and God rest thee, Tita Cory!
We love you, we thank you, and shall Truly Miss You
For As Long as We Live, BUT we are Happy, knowing
that now you are with your Beloved Ninoy and in the
Bosom of our Loving God and Father in heaven.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
May Cory's Spirit Live In Us and in Our Country . . Forever !
by Red M. Reyes
As I watched the funeral of our dear President Cory Aquino, my heart and my chest felt like bursting, seeing millions of Filipinos out in the streets pay their last respect to her. I am very sure also that millions of people around the world watched this memorable event on television in the comfort of their homes. This, to me, is an emotion-filled and touching funeral that I have witnessed in my life.
Tita Cory , as most of our younger generation fondly call her, is not a rock star like Michael Jackson but a simple housewife who had the heart of genuine love and willing sacrifice for the Filipino people. She willingly offered her life for the restoration of our freedom and democracy. She is a woman of courage, and her deep and abiding faith in the Almighty made her a true servant of God Most High as well as the Filipino people.
In the annals of its very rich and colourful history , the Philippines has added in its long lists of great men and women , heroes all , a husband and wife team : Ninoy and and his wife Cory. And perhaps it may again take decades for someone to, again, die for us, to clearly remind us of the great value of our freedom, justice and equality for all, while our beloved country is continuously used, raped and abused by a few people in power.
Today, we are all Standing at the very Threshold of a Great and Noble Change. It seeks to illumine , and even to vigorously shake and wake each one of us from a deep and heavy slumber in the bed of indifference and apathy , challenging every one of us to Stand Up and Be Counted , to Fight for Truth , Equality and Justice For All ! NOW Is Our Shining Moment Where We All Have To Make a Stand --- To Be United In, Once and For All , Put a STOP To Crooks and Traditional Politicians , to their Greed , their Graft and Corruption in Government !
Today we Call Upon our So-called Leaders to Open Up their mind and hearts to follow President Cory's Examples of Deep, Sincere and unselfish Love for all Filipinos, and to forsake their self-serving love and selfish interests! During her term as President of the Philippines, Cory has shown herself as a Role Model of a true public Servant, Devoid of All Selfish Interest and Self-Glory. And likewise, Cory has shown a great example when she willingly handed over the reins of the Presidency to her successor at the end of her term.
Today, as we remember Cory’s dream of building a Moral Leadership and Good Governance in our country, we can do our share in making this a Glorious Reality by ---
Getting involved and participating in the election of moral leaders in the year 2010. Evil will gain victory if men of goodwill will remain silent. Our Right to Vote is the most powerful gift that Cory has given us when she rose and led in liberating us from martial law rule and dictatorship. We must remember that no matter how small we may be , if we keep ourselves united towards choosing good and moral leaders, our votes will be more powerful than money and guns ;
2. Praying with Faith to Almighty God. Prayer Power is More Powerful than People Power.
Where People Power Fails, Prayer Power Takes Over and Triumphs! The continuous prayer
of faith by Tita Cory and of like-minded people, deeply touched the Fatherheart of God to
gather all Filipinos into Positive Action, to become United, Confront and Dismantle the
Tentacles of Dictatorship and One-Man Rule, and Ultimately regain Freedom and Restore
Democracy in the Philippines ; and
3. Following Cory's Dream of Putting the Filipino People First before herself. Her Unselfish
Love Inspired people to Serve Others before themselves.
May Cory's Spirit Live In Us and in Our Country . . . Forever !
As I watched the funeral of our dear President Cory Aquino, my heart and my chest felt like bursting, seeing millions of Filipinos out in the streets pay their last respect to her. I am very sure also that millions of people around the world watched this memorable event on television in the comfort of their homes. This, to me, is an emotion-filled and touching funeral that I have witnessed in my life.
Tita Cory , as most of our younger generation fondly call her, is not a rock star like Michael Jackson but a simple housewife who had the heart of genuine love and willing sacrifice for the Filipino people. She willingly offered her life for the restoration of our freedom and democracy. She is a woman of courage, and her deep and abiding faith in the Almighty made her a true servant of God Most High as well as the Filipino people.
In the annals of its very rich and colourful history , the Philippines has added in its long lists of great men and women , heroes all , a husband and wife team : Ninoy and and his wife Cory. And perhaps it may again take decades for someone to, again, die for us, to clearly remind us of the great value of our freedom, justice and equality for all, while our beloved country is continuously used, raped and abused by a few people in power.
Today, we are all Standing at the very Threshold of a Great and Noble Change. It seeks to illumine , and even to vigorously shake and wake each one of us from a deep and heavy slumber in the bed of indifference and apathy , challenging every one of us to Stand Up and Be Counted , to Fight for Truth , Equality and Justice For All ! NOW Is Our Shining Moment Where We All Have To Make a Stand --- To Be United In, Once and For All , Put a STOP To Crooks and Traditional Politicians , to their Greed , their Graft and Corruption in Government !
Today we Call Upon our So-called Leaders to Open Up their mind and hearts to follow President Cory's Examples of Deep, Sincere and unselfish Love for all Filipinos, and to forsake their self-serving love and selfish interests! During her term as President of the Philippines, Cory has shown herself as a Role Model of a true public Servant, Devoid of All Selfish Interest and Self-Glory. And likewise, Cory has shown a great example when she willingly handed over the reins of the Presidency to her successor at the end of her term.
Today, as we remember Cory’s dream of building a Moral Leadership and Good Governance in our country, we can do our share in making this a Glorious Reality by ---
Getting involved and participating in the election of moral leaders in the year 2010. Evil will gain victory if men of goodwill will remain silent. Our Right to Vote is the most powerful gift that Cory has given us when she rose and led in liberating us from martial law rule and dictatorship. We must remember that no matter how small we may be , if we keep ourselves united towards choosing good and moral leaders, our votes will be more powerful than money and guns ;
2. Praying with Faith to Almighty God. Prayer Power is More Powerful than People Power.
Where People Power Fails, Prayer Power Takes Over and Triumphs! The continuous prayer
of faith by Tita Cory and of like-minded people, deeply touched the Fatherheart of God to
gather all Filipinos into Positive Action, to become United, Confront and Dismantle the
Tentacles of Dictatorship and One-Man Rule, and Ultimately regain Freedom and Restore
Democracy in the Philippines ; and
3. Following Cory's Dream of Putting the Filipino People First before herself. Her Unselfish
Love Inspired people to Serve Others before themselves.
May Cory's Spirit Live In Us and in Our Country . . . Forever !
Saturday, August 8, 2009
KAPAMPANGAN KONTRA RECOUNT
KATOTO
Pakiparas ta ya pu karing sablang Kapampangan karing sablang sikoti ning yatu!
Iti pu ing aduan ning kekatamung Indung lalawigan ngening masisibuk ya ing bubut tamu pang demokrasya. Masalang magobra pu ing principal over the principle!
Maliari taya munaman pung apakiprint para abasa de ring alang internet connection. Salamat pu...
ING PAMANALAKARAN DA RING KAPAMPANGAN DIKIL KING RECOUNT A MIYAPAG LABAN KING PINILI DANG MAMUNTUKANG GOBERNADOR
Kayagnan ning pamagpaldas da ring memalen Pilipinu king pangamate nang dating Presidenti Cory Aquino a Indu ning Demokrasya Pilipinas, kasalukuyan da munamang magpaldas ding Kapampangan king maging-alung demokrasya king lalawigan kaibat nang kinampian ning COMELEC at ning Korte Suprema ing sinampa nang PETITION FOR RECOUNT Lilia Pineda laban kang Among Ed Panlilio para mabilang lang pasibayu ring botung atiu karing 4,688 ballot boxes a manibat karing 20 munisipyu at metung a syudad.
Agpang king kampu da ring Pineda, mika maragulan pu kanung kapamiraytan at pamanyaling botu bukud pa king e la mebasa ring botung para karela. Nung ninu ing mayupaya at ating pondung gamitan at kumpletu karing tagabante karing balang presintu, ila pa kanu ring mepirayit at milamangan. Agyang ala mang matibe ebidensya inayunan ning COMELEC at Korte Suprema ing karelang paratang.
Makapagtaka mu pu uling pilan namung bulan bayu eleksyun, bigla neng beligtaran ning Korte Suprema ing keyang sarili at inutus nang sumulung na ing pamamilang pasibayu karing sablang balota king Pampanga.
Migsampa la pung motion for reconsideration ring abogadu nang Among Ed dapot ing lalung makapagtaka, kaibat namu pu ning apat a aldo, mabilis yang mekapagpalual pinal a kautusan ing Korte Suprema para sumulung na ing prosesu ning RECOUNT.
Makapagtaka munaman pu ing mabilis nang pamangimut ning COMELEC kaniting RECOUNT agya mang dapat na nang dinan oras ing pamagsadia king daratang a eleksiun. Imbes na 4, 21 la pung revision committees ding binuo ning COMELEC ban milis yang lalu ing prosesu ning pamamilang. Bayu la pu midala king Manila ding sablang balota mebalu na dakal la kareti ding alang metallic seal at kulang kandadu. Nanu pa pu ngeni ing kasiguraduan tamu king integridad da ring balota?
Itamung Kapampangan maniwala tamu king ulaga ning prosesu ning recount antimong proteksiun ning mesambut a kandidatu nung tutu ya ping mepirayit king bilangan. Dapot e tamu maniwala na atin yang salalayan ing misampang RECOUNT laban kang Among Ed! Ala yang merito ing metung a peke o bogus a RECOUNT!
Ala yang sandata (guns) i Among Ed nune mu ding rosaryu at pangadi da ring tau. Alang ya muring taung pamatakut (goons) nune mu ring taung boluntaryung minapag king karelang sarili, kagiwan at panaun. Lalu neng alang gintu (gold) uling ing sabla piyambag-ambagan da ngan ding taung mignasa king pamagbayu.
Ing kandidatu atin yang upayang manyali nung atinan ya. Makapamirayit yamu nung atin yang makinarya at impluwensya. Kapilan man e menyali i Among Ed uling mabandi yamu king lugud da ring tau. Maimpluwensya ya dapot gagamitan namu iti king ustu at mayap. Bilang paring maniwala king ustu at mayap (pablasang iti ing pekapusu ning darala nang cruzada), kapilan man e na gawan ing mamirayit at manyaling botu ban milukluk yamu king pwestu. E ya kailangan pamatakutan, lokuan, salwan at piraytan ing metung a marangal a Kapampangan a magbotu agpang mu king sasabian ning keyang konsensya. Ninu pu kaya ing mabandi, ating makinarya at impluwensya? Kakadua, ninu pu ing mas ating kapasidad mamatakut, manyali at mamirayit? I Among Ed a alang pibandian, taung babayaranan at makinarya ya pa ngeni ing ating upayang manyali, mamatakut at mamirayit?
Dapot iting RECOUNT ORDER atin yang mas malalam a patuyag - na ding kulang king 220,000 a migbotu kang Among Ed TUNE lang mematakut, menyali at memirayit pablasang abe-abe lang miyambagan, kinimut at migsakripisyu para king keyang kandidatura. Ini ing e ra atanggap ding Kapampangan! Aliwa na i Among Ed ing insultuan da keni nune ing marangal a lahi ding Kapampangan! E na ne laban Among Ed ini nune guera da ne ring Kapampangan!
Uling tilutan na ning Korte Suprema ing sumulung ya ing prosesu ning RECOUNT agyang ala yang matibeng panalumpakan ing reklamu, magawa ya iting marok a piyalimbawanan (bad precedent) karing daratang pang halalan at ume misampang kasu – na ring mabandi at maimpluwensya maliari deng kustyunan ing resulta ning bilangan a malinis ban mibaligtad mu ing bunga ning halalan pabor karela. E pu wari ebidensya, at ali impluwensya, ing basehan ning balang desisiun? Nukarin pu ing hustiya keni?
Dapot bakit pu kaya ating RECOUNT agya mang kinopya de mung verbatim o letra por letra ing mesabing petisiun king metung a lugar? Bakit sinampa do ngan ding kasung labag king eleksiun (shotgun approach) laban kang Among Ed?
Malino king kekaming pamangilalala na manibat iniang miglinis ya at pepakit imahe ning katapatan i Among Ed megumpisa ne ing kalbaryu na keti Pampanga. Manibat iniang meging kritikal ne king Arroyo administration at king e mayap nang kararaptanan, manibat iniang pegtapat no ring 500K a tinggap na mismu king Malakanyang, manibat iniang delum nong plunder di Bong Pineda, a asawa nang Lilia Pineda at ding mitatang Lito at Mark Lapid a kaalyansa da ngan ding pamilyang Arroyo, manibat iniang menalakaran ya laban king susulung dang Cha-Cha via Con-Ass, manibat iniang pepakit nang pwedi palang manungkulan alang commission at SOPs karing kontrata ning gobyernu e ra ne papatugutang kinuyug i Among Ed.
Bukud king RECALL, iting RECOUNT metung yamu karing krus a pupusanan ning makatulirang pamuntuk ning lalawigan. Alub da namu apalako de king luklukan na uling masisilo nong masyadu king darala nang sala. Ing masakit ing Korte Suprema, a ausan tamung last bastion of democracy at pagsantungan da ring mayayalipit, meging kasangkapan ya pa kaniting madalumdum a dake ning kekatang kasalesayan anting Kapampangan. Uling dakal pu kaya karing mahistrado likluk no ngan Pres. Arroyo?
Inumpisan de pu king RECOUNT, miras iti king RECALL at iniang alang miliari king RECALL, pepasublian deng mebie ing RECOUNT laban kang Among Ed.
Akakalingwan da pu yata ring manimuna king pangasulung ning RECOUNT na aliwa naman i Among Ed ing karelang lalaparisan. Ing RECOUNT a alang basehan mangabaldugan yang keyalan kagalangan king meging desisiun da ring memalen Pampanga. Ing pekeng RECOUNT daretsahan yang pamagdakurak king demokratikung karapatan at siwala da ring memalen a migbotu king manalakaran dang pamuntuk.
E yo pu sana pangunahan a kaburian ding Kapampangan. E ye pu sana pamilit ing kekayung makasariling interes king pilubluban da ring Kapampangan.
Ing upaya da ring memalen king lagyu ning demokrasya ilang mangaintulid migulis king kasalesayan. Sukat dang tandanan ding manyulung king alang katutuan a RECOUNT, pauli ning tuksu ning karelang katakawan king upaya, na atiu la king maling dane ning kasalesayan.
King KORTE SUPREMA at COMELEC:
MIGSALITA NO PU RING KAPAMPANGAN!
GALANGAN YU PU KEKENG PILUBLUBAN!
IBASURA YA RECOUNT A ALANG BASEHAN!
EBIDENSYA AT E IMPLUWENSYA ,
KATUTUAN AT E KALARAMAN
ING PABUSTAN TAMUNG MIRAL!
NUNG NINU ING MINIE DANGALAN KING PAMANUNGKULAN,
NUNG NINU ING MIGLAKO KING KULTURA NING KAPANAKAWAN,
NUNG NINU ING MEKAPAG-ANGAT KING PANAKITAN NING LALAWIGAN:
I AMONG ED A MAMUNTUKAN YA PA ING BURI DANG PALAKWAN!
KAPAMPANGAN, NGENI KA MANALAKARAN KING KATUTUAN
BINIE TAMUNG BOTUNG MAL SUKAT TA LANG PAKIPAGLABAN!
KAPAMPANGAN KU, MARANGAL KU!
E KU MEMATAKUT! E KU MENYALING BOTU!
RESPETU MU PU KING PILUBLUBAN KU!
LUID YA ING MARANGAL A KAPAMPANGAN!
KAPAMPANGAN KONTRA RECOUNT (K2R)
Pakiparas ta ya pu karing sablang Kapampangan karing sablang sikoti ning yatu!
Iti pu ing aduan ning kekatamung Indung lalawigan ngening masisibuk ya ing bubut tamu pang demokrasya. Masalang magobra pu ing principal over the principle!
Maliari taya munaman pung apakiprint para abasa de ring alang internet connection. Salamat pu...
ING PAMANALAKARAN DA RING KAPAMPANGAN DIKIL KING RECOUNT A MIYAPAG LABAN KING PINILI DANG MAMUNTUKANG GOBERNADOR
Kayagnan ning pamagpaldas da ring memalen Pilipinu king pangamate nang dating Presidenti Cory Aquino a Indu ning Demokrasya Pilipinas, kasalukuyan da munamang magpaldas ding Kapampangan king maging-alung demokrasya king lalawigan kaibat nang kinampian ning COMELEC at ning Korte Suprema ing sinampa nang PETITION FOR RECOUNT Lilia Pineda laban kang Among Ed Panlilio para mabilang lang pasibayu ring botung atiu karing 4,688 ballot boxes a manibat karing 20 munisipyu at metung a syudad.
Agpang king kampu da ring Pineda, mika maragulan pu kanung kapamiraytan at pamanyaling botu bukud pa king e la mebasa ring botung para karela. Nung ninu ing mayupaya at ating pondung gamitan at kumpletu karing tagabante karing balang presintu, ila pa kanu ring mepirayit at milamangan. Agyang ala mang matibe ebidensya inayunan ning COMELEC at Korte Suprema ing karelang paratang.
Makapagtaka mu pu uling pilan namung bulan bayu eleksyun, bigla neng beligtaran ning Korte Suprema ing keyang sarili at inutus nang sumulung na ing pamamilang pasibayu karing sablang balota king Pampanga.
Migsampa la pung motion for reconsideration ring abogadu nang Among Ed dapot ing lalung makapagtaka, kaibat namu pu ning apat a aldo, mabilis yang mekapagpalual pinal a kautusan ing Korte Suprema para sumulung na ing prosesu ning RECOUNT.
Makapagtaka munaman pu ing mabilis nang pamangimut ning COMELEC kaniting RECOUNT agya mang dapat na nang dinan oras ing pamagsadia king daratang a eleksiun. Imbes na 4, 21 la pung revision committees ding binuo ning COMELEC ban milis yang lalu ing prosesu ning pamamilang. Bayu la pu midala king Manila ding sablang balota mebalu na dakal la kareti ding alang metallic seal at kulang kandadu. Nanu pa pu ngeni ing kasiguraduan tamu king integridad da ring balota?
Itamung Kapampangan maniwala tamu king ulaga ning prosesu ning recount antimong proteksiun ning mesambut a kandidatu nung tutu ya ping mepirayit king bilangan. Dapot e tamu maniwala na atin yang salalayan ing misampang RECOUNT laban kang Among Ed! Ala yang merito ing metung a peke o bogus a RECOUNT!
Ala yang sandata (guns) i Among Ed nune mu ding rosaryu at pangadi da ring tau. Alang ya muring taung pamatakut (goons) nune mu ring taung boluntaryung minapag king karelang sarili, kagiwan at panaun. Lalu neng alang gintu (gold) uling ing sabla piyambag-ambagan da ngan ding taung mignasa king pamagbayu.
Ing kandidatu atin yang upayang manyali nung atinan ya. Makapamirayit yamu nung atin yang makinarya at impluwensya. Kapilan man e menyali i Among Ed uling mabandi yamu king lugud da ring tau. Maimpluwensya ya dapot gagamitan namu iti king ustu at mayap. Bilang paring maniwala king ustu at mayap (pablasang iti ing pekapusu ning darala nang cruzada), kapilan man e na gawan ing mamirayit at manyaling botu ban milukluk yamu king pwestu. E ya kailangan pamatakutan, lokuan, salwan at piraytan ing metung a marangal a Kapampangan a magbotu agpang mu king sasabian ning keyang konsensya. Ninu pu kaya ing mabandi, ating makinarya at impluwensya? Kakadua, ninu pu ing mas ating kapasidad mamatakut, manyali at mamirayit? I Among Ed a alang pibandian, taung babayaranan at makinarya ya pa ngeni ing ating upayang manyali, mamatakut at mamirayit?
Dapot iting RECOUNT ORDER atin yang mas malalam a patuyag - na ding kulang king 220,000 a migbotu kang Among Ed TUNE lang mematakut, menyali at memirayit pablasang abe-abe lang miyambagan, kinimut at migsakripisyu para king keyang kandidatura. Ini ing e ra atanggap ding Kapampangan! Aliwa na i Among Ed ing insultuan da keni nune ing marangal a lahi ding Kapampangan! E na ne laban Among Ed ini nune guera da ne ring Kapampangan!
Uling tilutan na ning Korte Suprema ing sumulung ya ing prosesu ning RECOUNT agyang ala yang matibeng panalumpakan ing reklamu, magawa ya iting marok a piyalimbawanan (bad precedent) karing daratang pang halalan at ume misampang kasu – na ring mabandi at maimpluwensya maliari deng kustyunan ing resulta ning bilangan a malinis ban mibaligtad mu ing bunga ning halalan pabor karela. E pu wari ebidensya, at ali impluwensya, ing basehan ning balang desisiun? Nukarin pu ing hustiya keni?
Dapot bakit pu kaya ating RECOUNT agya mang kinopya de mung verbatim o letra por letra ing mesabing petisiun king metung a lugar? Bakit sinampa do ngan ding kasung labag king eleksiun (shotgun approach) laban kang Among Ed?
Malino king kekaming pamangilalala na manibat iniang miglinis ya at pepakit imahe ning katapatan i Among Ed megumpisa ne ing kalbaryu na keti Pampanga. Manibat iniang meging kritikal ne king Arroyo administration at king e mayap nang kararaptanan, manibat iniang pegtapat no ring 500K a tinggap na mismu king Malakanyang, manibat iniang delum nong plunder di Bong Pineda, a asawa nang Lilia Pineda at ding mitatang Lito at Mark Lapid a kaalyansa da ngan ding pamilyang Arroyo, manibat iniang menalakaran ya laban king susulung dang Cha-Cha via Con-Ass, manibat iniang pepakit nang pwedi palang manungkulan alang commission at SOPs karing kontrata ning gobyernu e ra ne papatugutang kinuyug i Among Ed.
Bukud king RECALL, iting RECOUNT metung yamu karing krus a pupusanan ning makatulirang pamuntuk ning lalawigan. Alub da namu apalako de king luklukan na uling masisilo nong masyadu king darala nang sala. Ing masakit ing Korte Suprema, a ausan tamung last bastion of democracy at pagsantungan da ring mayayalipit, meging kasangkapan ya pa kaniting madalumdum a dake ning kekatang kasalesayan anting Kapampangan. Uling dakal pu kaya karing mahistrado likluk no ngan Pres. Arroyo?
Inumpisan de pu king RECOUNT, miras iti king RECALL at iniang alang miliari king RECALL, pepasublian deng mebie ing RECOUNT laban kang Among Ed.
Akakalingwan da pu yata ring manimuna king pangasulung ning RECOUNT na aliwa naman i Among Ed ing karelang lalaparisan. Ing RECOUNT a alang basehan mangabaldugan yang keyalan kagalangan king meging desisiun da ring memalen Pampanga. Ing pekeng RECOUNT daretsahan yang pamagdakurak king demokratikung karapatan at siwala da ring memalen a migbotu king manalakaran dang pamuntuk.
E yo pu sana pangunahan a kaburian ding Kapampangan. E ye pu sana pamilit ing kekayung makasariling interes king pilubluban da ring Kapampangan.
Ing upaya da ring memalen king lagyu ning demokrasya ilang mangaintulid migulis king kasalesayan. Sukat dang tandanan ding manyulung king alang katutuan a RECOUNT, pauli ning tuksu ning karelang katakawan king upaya, na atiu la king maling dane ning kasalesayan.
King KORTE SUPREMA at COMELEC:
MIGSALITA NO PU RING KAPAMPANGAN!
GALANGAN YU PU KEKENG PILUBLUBAN!
IBASURA YA RECOUNT A ALANG BASEHAN!
EBIDENSYA AT E IMPLUWENSYA ,
KATUTUAN AT E KALARAMAN
ING PABUSTAN TAMUNG MIRAL!
NUNG NINU ING MINIE DANGALAN KING PAMANUNGKULAN,
NUNG NINU ING MIGLAKO KING KULTURA NING KAPANAKAWAN,
NUNG NINU ING MEKAPAG-ANGAT KING PANAKITAN NING LALAWIGAN:
I AMONG ED A MAMUNTUKAN YA PA ING BURI DANG PALAKWAN!
KAPAMPANGAN, NGENI KA MANALAKARAN KING KATUTUAN
BINIE TAMUNG BOTUNG MAL SUKAT TA LANG PAKIPAGLABAN!
KAPAMPANGAN KU, MARANGAL KU!
E KU MEMATAKUT! E KU MENYALING BOTU!
RESPETU MU PU KING PILUBLUBAN KU!
LUID YA ING MARANGAL A KAPAMPANGAN!
KAPAMPANGAN KONTRA RECOUNT (K2R)
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Cory's death is the resurrection of the Edsa 1
By Red M. Reyes
Cory’s death is the resurrection of the Edsa 1, the genuine and authentic history of moral change in our country.
I was then a first year high school student when we went to Camp Crame and experienced the true meaning of the 1986 EDSA People Power Bloodless Revolution. I can be proud to my kids and the future generations that I became part of this historical event. Devoid of any self interest, we were united in fighting for a Noble Cause, towards Freedom and Democracy. With President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino, the Icon of Moral Leadership, we were able to dismantle the more than 20 years of Dictatorship of the late President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos.
Unfortunately, even though President Cory became the Moralist President, a lot of politicians allied with her abused their power to gain their wealth from the national coffer ( people’s money ). Thus we have learned that moral leadership alone is not enough. We need people’s participation to achieve our dreams of Good Governance towards genuine change and progress in our country.
In our present time, we need a strong people’s participation. In 1986, we, as a people, have as our enemies only few people under one leadership. But now, we have hundreds or thousands of corrupt enemies that we need to eradicate to achieve this DREAM. We may call it an Impossible Dream BUT IF people of good will are united under the Guidance of ALMIGHTY GOD, this DREAM will become a GLORIOUS REALITY.
Every Filipino say “Thank you, Cory, for offering your life,- to lead us to freedom and reclaim our democracy.” Our best gift for her is to continue her dream of helping every Filipino especially the poor to live their lives to the fullest. We can only achieve this IF we join and get involved in this Responsible and Participative Citizenship towards Good Governance and Moral Leadership.
Cory’s death is the resurrection of the Edsa 1, the genuine and authentic history of moral change in our country.
I was then a first year high school student when we went to Camp Crame and experienced the true meaning of the 1986 EDSA People Power Bloodless Revolution. I can be proud to my kids and the future generations that I became part of this historical event. Devoid of any self interest, we were united in fighting for a Noble Cause, towards Freedom and Democracy. With President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino, the Icon of Moral Leadership, we were able to dismantle the more than 20 years of Dictatorship of the late President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos.
Unfortunately, even though President Cory became the Moralist President, a lot of politicians allied with her abused their power to gain their wealth from the national coffer ( people’s money ). Thus we have learned that moral leadership alone is not enough. We need people’s participation to achieve our dreams of Good Governance towards genuine change and progress in our country.
In our present time, we need a strong people’s participation. In 1986, we, as a people, have as our enemies only few people under one leadership. But now, we have hundreds or thousands of corrupt enemies that we need to eradicate to achieve this DREAM. We may call it an Impossible Dream BUT IF people of good will are united under the Guidance of ALMIGHTY GOD, this DREAM will become a GLORIOUS REALITY.
Every Filipino say “Thank you, Cory, for offering your life,- to lead us to freedom and reclaim our democracy.” Our best gift for her is to continue her dream of helping every Filipino especially the poor to live their lives to the fullest. We can only achieve this IF we join and get involved in this Responsible and Participative Citizenship towards Good Governance and Moral Leadership.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
PANALANGIN PARA KANG CORY
By: KASAUP and the peole of Pampanga
Inyang 3:18 ning abak, August 1, 2009, ing dating Pangulo ning Pilipinas a I CORAZON “CORY” COJUANGCO AQUINO, kingwa da ne kekatamu para dala king busal ning IBPA tamung mayupaya.
I CORY a tune larawan ning malinis a pamanungkulan;
I CORY a mipmung tetagan a sinuyu kekatamung kalupa nang Pilipino;
I CORY a mibie-bie antimong tutung anak ning GUINU tamu;
I CORY a alang takut a inapag ne ing sarili na, kambe ning buong pamilya na, king balayan ning DIYOS at ning bansang Pilipinas;
I CORY na anggang king tauli nang inawa, e tinuknang king LABAN a inumpisan ning asawa ng I NINOY;
I CORY na alang sawang lulugud kekatamu ngan a kalupa ng Pilipino.
Ngeni IBPA ming ka-katas-katasan, panalangin mi keka ing alang sawa mung pamanantabe king kekaming pakamalan a CORY; Ngeni, lalu na, atiu ne king busal mu; Ngeni na akayabe na niya naman ing asawa na at bayani mi mu naman a I NINOY.
Sana ngening kayabe mu ne king Ligaya Banwa I CORY, lalu mu kami pang antabayanan ikaming kabalen ng CORY. Pakasala me pa ing sulu ning lugud mung mamantabe keng kekaming aldo-aldo a pami-bie-bie.
Ngening kingwa mu ne kekami I CORY, sana dinan mu kami ngan bendisyon king kapamilatan ning alang tuknang a kamulatan nung makananau kaming misundu king kasuyuan mi keka at karing kekaming kabalen antimo nung makananu ing gewa ng CORY kekami.
Inyang 3:18 ning abak, August 1, 2009, ing dating Pangulo ning Pilipinas a I CORAZON “CORY” COJUANGCO AQUINO, kingwa da ne kekatamu para dala king busal ning IBPA tamung mayupaya.
I CORY a tune larawan ning malinis a pamanungkulan;
I CORY a mipmung tetagan a sinuyu kekatamung kalupa nang Pilipino;
I CORY a mibie-bie antimong tutung anak ning GUINU tamu;
I CORY a alang takut a inapag ne ing sarili na, kambe ning buong pamilya na, king balayan ning DIYOS at ning bansang Pilipinas;
I CORY na anggang king tauli nang inawa, e tinuknang king LABAN a inumpisan ning asawa ng I NINOY;
I CORY na alang sawang lulugud kekatamu ngan a kalupa ng Pilipino.
Ngeni IBPA ming ka-katas-katasan, panalangin mi keka ing alang sawa mung pamanantabe king kekaming pakamalan a CORY; Ngeni, lalu na, atiu ne king busal mu; Ngeni na akayabe na niya naman ing asawa na at bayani mi mu naman a I NINOY.
Sana ngening kayabe mu ne king Ligaya Banwa I CORY, lalu mu kami pang antabayanan ikaming kabalen ng CORY. Pakasala me pa ing sulu ning lugud mung mamantabe keng kekaming aldo-aldo a pami-bie-bie.
Ngening kingwa mu ne kekami I CORY, sana dinan mu kami ngan bendisyon king kapamilatan ning alang tuknang a kamulatan nung makananau kaming misundu king kasuyuan mi keka at karing kekaming kabalen antimo nung makananu ing gewa ng CORY kekami.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
RECOUNT MESSAGES (POESIA)
Nung ninu ing minie dangalan king pamanungkulan,
Nung ninu ing miglako king kultura ning kapanakawan,
Nung ninu ing mekapag-angat king panakitan ning lalawigan:
I Gov. Ed a mamuntukan ya pa ing buri dang palakwan!
Kapampangan, ngeni ka manalakaran king katutuan
Binie mung botung mal kaya sukat yang pakipaglaban!
E ra na apanaya ring kawatan,
Ing daratang pang halalan.
E ra na abata ing kalinisan,
Mangaplas no king katutuan.
Ing mignasang mamuntukan
Ya pa ing miyakusahan:
Boto na kanu midagdagan
At bilang na ning kalaban,
Yang mebawasan naman.
Ing menyali karing sabungan
At mematakut karing kapitan
King ‘favor’ yapang mirinan!
Manalangin tamu Kapampangan
Lunto murin ing kapamuraitan.
Ing katutuan sakdal man peitan
King kekaldan yang munie kalayan!
Anak ng teteng
Asawa ning pajueteng
Inawad na mika recounting!
Pangadi tamung mataimtim
E mu sana katiting
Kanita botu tamu e la mabating
Iti ing agawa tamung masanting!
Nung ninu ing miglako king kultura ning kapanakawan,
Nung ninu ing mekapag-angat king panakitan ning lalawigan:
I Gov. Ed a mamuntukan ya pa ing buri dang palakwan!
Kapampangan, ngeni ka manalakaran king katutuan
Binie mung botung mal kaya sukat yang pakipaglaban!
E ra na apanaya ring kawatan,
Ing daratang pang halalan.
E ra na abata ing kalinisan,
Mangaplas no king katutuan.
Ing mignasang mamuntukan
Ya pa ing miyakusahan:
Boto na kanu midagdagan
At bilang na ning kalaban,
Yang mebawasan naman.
Ing menyali karing sabungan
At mematakut karing kapitan
King ‘favor’ yapang mirinan!
Manalangin tamu Kapampangan
Lunto murin ing kapamuraitan.
Ing katutuan sakdal man peitan
King kekaldan yang munie kalayan!
Anak ng teteng
Asawa ning pajueteng
Inawad na mika recounting!
Pangadi tamung mataimtim
E mu sana katiting
Kanita botu tamu e la mabating
Iti ing agawa tamung masanting!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP OUR COUNTRY?
By Red Reyes
When I visited my relatives and friends in US and Norway , they shared to me their sentiments when they left our country to work and migrate abroad. They told me about their stories when they became idealists and they have lots of dreams for our country. They were the pioneers and best professionals of our country at that time. The sad part was when they saw hopelessness in the midst of corruptions and our economy is getting worse. The rich especially the politicians are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. They thought that going abroad is the only solution to this problem and working overseas is the only way that they can give a better future for their children.
Now, after all the hard works and sacrifices of being in far away lands just to provide a bright future for their families, they wish and long to go back home. They are now planning for their retirements but unfortunately, they observed that our country has now become worse. These are the things that they have observed:
Before, there were only few who are corrupt... But now there are thousands who are competing to accumulate a lot of wealth from our nation's treasury.
1. Before, we only talk of multi million of corruptions... But now, everyday,
we hear multi billions of corruptions in newspapers, radio, lower house
and senate hearings.
2. Before they left the Philippines to work abroad, there were lots of
homeless in our neighboring Asian countries, like Singapore, who
were sleeping in the streets. Now, it is the other way around. We
can look around thousands of beggars and homeless who are
sleeping in the streets, searching for leftover food in trash cans
and dumping area just to survive.
Our neighboring Asian countries like Singapore are now the developed countries and sad to say, we are already overtaken by Vietnam who was devastated by war in the 60s.
My relatives and friends in US and Norway realized that working abroad is not the only solution to the problem of our country.
They realized that it’s a wrong decision in turning their backs on our beloved country and leave it in the hands of selfish and ambitious leaders. Leaving unsolved problems is never the solution to our sufferings and predicament.
When they heard about the upright and moralists leaders like Governor Ed Panlilio of Pampanga, Gov. Grace Padaca of Isabela and Mayor Robredo of Naga City, other members of Kaya Natin, moralist group led by Chief Justice Reynato Puno and like-minded groups….who stood for the crusade of good governance and responsible citizenship, they saw a bright light at the end of the dark tunnel.
They realized that there is still a truly powerful tool to overthrow and get rid of all the TRAPOS, to end this massive corruption and to have a bright future for our country. This is the Sacredness and Power of our VOTES in 2010.
May we, therefore, invite unregistered voters, especially the youth, to register and make a difference for our country and for the future generations.
When I visited my relatives and friends in US and Norway , they shared to me their sentiments when they left our country to work and migrate abroad. They told me about their stories when they became idealists and they have lots of dreams for our country. They were the pioneers and best professionals of our country at that time. The sad part was when they saw hopelessness in the midst of corruptions and our economy is getting worse. The rich especially the politicians are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. They thought that going abroad is the only solution to this problem and working overseas is the only way that they can give a better future for their children.
Now, after all the hard works and sacrifices of being in far away lands just to provide a bright future for their families, they wish and long to go back home. They are now planning for their retirements but unfortunately, they observed that our country has now become worse. These are the things that they have observed:
Before, there were only few who are corrupt... But now there are thousands who are competing to accumulate a lot of wealth from our nation's treasury.
1. Before, we only talk of multi million of corruptions... But now, everyday,
we hear multi billions of corruptions in newspapers, radio, lower house
and senate hearings.
2. Before they left the Philippines to work abroad, there were lots of
homeless in our neighboring Asian countries, like Singapore, who
were sleeping in the streets. Now, it is the other way around. We
can look around thousands of beggars and homeless who are
sleeping in the streets, searching for leftover food in trash cans
and dumping area just to survive.
Our neighboring Asian countries like Singapore are now the developed countries and sad to say, we are already overtaken by Vietnam who was devastated by war in the 60s.
My relatives and friends in US and Norway realized that working abroad is not the only solution to the problem of our country.
They realized that it’s a wrong decision in turning their backs on our beloved country and leave it in the hands of selfish and ambitious leaders. Leaving unsolved problems is never the solution to our sufferings and predicament.
When they heard about the upright and moralists leaders like Governor Ed Panlilio of Pampanga, Gov. Grace Padaca of Isabela and Mayor Robredo of Naga City, other members of Kaya Natin, moralist group led by Chief Justice Reynato Puno and like-minded groups….who stood for the crusade of good governance and responsible citizenship, they saw a bright light at the end of the dark tunnel.
They realized that there is still a truly powerful tool to overthrow and get rid of all the TRAPOS, to end this massive corruption and to have a bright future for our country. This is the Sacredness and Power of our VOTES in 2010.
May we, therefore, invite unregistered voters, especially the youth, to register and make a difference for our country and for the future generations.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
POLITICAL SITUATION IN THE PHILIPPINES
By Red Reyes
Everyday, we watch on television, we hear from radios and read from newspapers the continuous news of corruption of some politicians. We taxpayers pay for the salaries of these lawmakers to make our country the best place to live. To help them perform their job well, they receive yearly, hundred millions of pesos as their pork barrel.
So, What happen ? Instead of doing their job and fulfill their purpose in uplifting the lives of Filipinos, many of these traditional politicians spend their time and efforts to investigate corruptions. They accuse each other and yet no one is convicted in spite of these massive corruptions. We are fed up with all the hearings and reading everyday the stealing of multi million pesos from the nation's coffers . As a result of rampant corruption, the poor become poorer and the TRAPOS (traditional politicians) are ever increasing their assets everyday.
Why ? It is because we Filipinos were already trapped in the pit of despair of patronage politics. We were used to ask something from these politicians in exchange for our vote. In the midst of our difficulties and despair, traditional politicians are taking advantage of this situation by bribing us with their promises, favors or money so that they can grab positions or stay in power.
What to do ? The 2010 election, will be our only power to break all these nightmares. Our pen and our conscience are our most powerful tools to choose the right leaders to lead our country. We have to disregard and forget all these traditional politicians so we can stop all their selfish ambitions. We must look for leaders who practice good governance, transparency and accountability. God fearing people are the most sincere and qualified for these criteria.
We invite all Filipinos, especially the youth, to register and vote in 2010 for our the sake of our future and the next generation.
Everyday, we watch on television, we hear from radios and read from newspapers the continuous news of corruption of some politicians. We taxpayers pay for the salaries of these lawmakers to make our country the best place to live. To help them perform their job well, they receive yearly, hundred millions of pesos as their pork barrel.
So, What happen ? Instead of doing their job and fulfill their purpose in uplifting the lives of Filipinos, many of these traditional politicians spend their time and efforts to investigate corruptions. They accuse each other and yet no one is convicted in spite of these massive corruptions. We are fed up with all the hearings and reading everyday the stealing of multi million pesos from the nation's coffers . As a result of rampant corruption, the poor become poorer and the TRAPOS (traditional politicians) are ever increasing their assets everyday.
Why ? It is because we Filipinos were already trapped in the pit of despair of patronage politics. We were used to ask something from these politicians in exchange for our vote. In the midst of our difficulties and despair, traditional politicians are taking advantage of this situation by bribing us with their promises, favors or money so that they can grab positions or stay in power.
What to do ? The 2010 election, will be our only power to break all these nightmares. Our pen and our conscience are our most powerful tools to choose the right leaders to lead our country. We have to disregard and forget all these traditional politicians so we can stop all their selfish ambitions. We must look for leaders who practice good governance, transparency and accountability. God fearing people are the most sincere and qualified for these criteria.
We invite all Filipinos, especially the youth, to register and vote in 2010 for our the sake of our future and the next generation.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
MISSING THE ACTION by: Kiko Ortelano
Moving on . . .
Some events the past week forced your lowly provincial farmer to rethink his positions on key issues regarding our advocaies for Pampanga.
Allow us to reiterate that our loyalties are to the advocacies and not to personalities.
One of our most difficult tasks in our advocacies is the part where we need to educate our intended constituencies. It is only through the clear appreciation and actual personal possession of such advocacies where we can look forward to lasting postive consequences.
We will not make excuses. But allow us to state that we may probably need more than our lifetime to achieve the educating tasks. We can even venture to propose that even future generations may not be able to achieve this fully.
But we have to take the first step.
This we did.
Unfortunately, the political landscape is still personality based. Even those who participated in our crusade for Good Governance and Responsible Citizenship were really just "swept off their feet" in 2007. A lot of us went back to our "normal lives" after the election.
Even those who were our partners in 2007 seem to have fallen the same trap.
We blame no one. In fact we can even blame ourselves, as we sincerely believe that all of us could have done more. But we did not.
* * * *
Kiko Ortelano will not be muzzled by anybody when we speak of the truth.
We realize that sometimes, we need to accept defeat in a battle so we can win the war.
It is with deep regret that we inform our dear bloggers that Kiko Ortelano will be moving on.
Our expression of truth will continue; but in another forum.
Aku pu i Kiko Ortelano, Kapampangan Tutu!
LUID KA!
Some events the past week forced your lowly provincial farmer to rethink his positions on key issues regarding our advocaies for Pampanga.
Allow us to reiterate that our loyalties are to the advocacies and not to personalities.
One of our most difficult tasks in our advocacies is the part where we need to educate our intended constituencies. It is only through the clear appreciation and actual personal possession of such advocacies where we can look forward to lasting postive consequences.
We will not make excuses. But allow us to state that we may probably need more than our lifetime to achieve the educating tasks. We can even venture to propose that even future generations may not be able to achieve this fully.
But we have to take the first step.
This we did.
Unfortunately, the political landscape is still personality based. Even those who participated in our crusade for Good Governance and Responsible Citizenship were really just "swept off their feet" in 2007. A lot of us went back to our "normal lives" after the election.
Even those who were our partners in 2007 seem to have fallen the same trap.
We blame no one. In fact we can even blame ourselves, as we sincerely believe that all of us could have done more. But we did not.
* * * *
Kiko Ortelano will not be muzzled by anybody when we speak of the truth.
We realize that sometimes, we need to accept defeat in a battle so we can win the war.
It is with deep regret that we inform our dear bloggers that Kiko Ortelano will be moving on.
Our expression of truth will continue; but in another forum.
Aku pu i Kiko Ortelano, Kapampangan Tutu!
LUID KA!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
MISSING THE ACTION by: Kiko Ortelano
Is It TRUE?
We heard that PNP Col. Hawthorne Binag was assigned as PNP Provincial Director of Batangas. Is this true?
If it is true, this is another concrete example that DILG Secretary Puno, PNP PRO3 Director Leon Nilo Dela Cruz, the whole of PNP and Malacanang were indeed lying to us Kapampangans. They claimed that they can not grant the request of Governor Panlilio for the PNP to assign Col. Binag as the Provincial PNP Director for Pampanga as he was assigned to the PNP Moral Formation Program (?). Yet, for Col. Binag to be assigned in Batangas means that this administration, DILG, and the PNP are really bent on paralyzing Governor Panlilio in his fight against illegal gambling in Pampanga.
Another proof of this administration's perpetual dishonesty to the people of Pampanga is the inaction of the National Goverment, the DILG, and the PNP to stage an all out war against illegal numbers game, specifically in Pampanga. No less than PGMA has publicly ordered the DILG and PNP to act on this. To this day, the illegal numbers game is flourishing. No less than the princes of the Pampanga Catholic Church, Arcbishop Aniceto and Auxilliary Bishop Pablo David, had publicly stated this.
MAHIYA NAMAN KAYO!
* * * * *
Everybody wants to run for President in 2010.
A lot of Presidentiables see 2010 as the year for opposition presidentiables because of the great mistrust that Filipinos have for the current administration.
But the opposition must be careful. We will not be surprised if some of the declared presidentiables are actually "dog soldiers" of the administration. They might be trojan horses sent to scatter the votes, confuse the voters, and muddle the political issues so in the end, the administration bet will win the election. This is actually very possible.
Among Ed is correct in his current position that he will only run for President if no one from the reform minded groups is able to come up with an acceptable and winnable bet.
But I think that Among Ed made a mistake when he stated that he might be running for either President or Vice President. This shows uncalled-for pragmatism. This also may mean indecision on his part which is a no-no in national politics. He must categorically state a sole aspiration so that when it is necessary, his leverage is not compromised.
Last Monday Among Ed attended the Leadership Forum sponsored by the Ateneo School of Goverment and ABS-CBN held at the Leong Hall at the Ateneo De Manila University. It was obvious who the political neophyte was among the five present presidentiables. Senators Gordon, Escudero, and Roxas were there together with Governor Panlilio and Defense Secreteary Teodoro. In my opinion, Among Ed came in a poor fourth in the way he presented himself and the manner he answered questions. Sen. Escudero was great in connecting with the audience of mostly young Ateneo students. Sen. Gordon did very well also and was also received warmly given the fact that he is a certified Blue Eagle. Sen. Roxas also did well and showed himself very firm on issues asked of all of them. Sec. Teodoro was actually good even as he seemed to be pulled down by his direct association with the GMA administration, notwithstanding the fact that he was able to convey some good attributes of the current administration.
The forum should be a learning experience for Among Ed. It should also be a barometer for Among Ed in gauging his sellability to the Filipino Electorate. It is still too early for him. Hopefully, it is not too late for him also.
* * * * *
In the last issue of this column, we mentioned two offices under the office of governor which we suggested he look into. We do not know if he already read our previous column or if he already did something about our recommendation.
We have been in contact on-line and personally with some Kapampangan youth the past few days. They reminded me that the Provincial Youth Council WAS NEVER RECONVENED since the departue of Tess Briones and its subsequent transfer to the PSWDO(?). We already lost last year's summer break and we seem to have also lost the current summer break in terms of empowering the Kapampangan Youth. Why?
I know that the governor may have too much on his plate right now. He does not have to do everything nor should the Provincial Adminstrator. They just need to provide the motivation and support and then DELEGATE! There is no doubt in our mind that our youth will pull through. This is part of the essence of EMPOWERMENT!
LUID KA!
We heard that PNP Col. Hawthorne Binag was assigned as PNP Provincial Director of Batangas. Is this true?
If it is true, this is another concrete example that DILG Secretary Puno, PNP PRO3 Director Leon Nilo Dela Cruz, the whole of PNP and Malacanang were indeed lying to us Kapampangans. They claimed that they can not grant the request of Governor Panlilio for the PNP to assign Col. Binag as the Provincial PNP Director for Pampanga as he was assigned to the PNP Moral Formation Program (?). Yet, for Col. Binag to be assigned in Batangas means that this administration, DILG, and the PNP are really bent on paralyzing Governor Panlilio in his fight against illegal gambling in Pampanga.
Another proof of this administration's perpetual dishonesty to the people of Pampanga is the inaction of the National Goverment, the DILG, and the PNP to stage an all out war against illegal numbers game, specifically in Pampanga. No less than PGMA has publicly ordered the DILG and PNP to act on this. To this day, the illegal numbers game is flourishing. No less than the princes of the Pampanga Catholic Church, Arcbishop Aniceto and Auxilliary Bishop Pablo David, had publicly stated this.
MAHIYA NAMAN KAYO!
* * * * *
Everybody wants to run for President in 2010.
A lot of Presidentiables see 2010 as the year for opposition presidentiables because of the great mistrust that Filipinos have for the current administration.
But the opposition must be careful. We will not be surprised if some of the declared presidentiables are actually "dog soldiers" of the administration. They might be trojan horses sent to scatter the votes, confuse the voters, and muddle the political issues so in the end, the administration bet will win the election. This is actually very possible.
Among Ed is correct in his current position that he will only run for President if no one from the reform minded groups is able to come up with an acceptable and winnable bet.
But I think that Among Ed made a mistake when he stated that he might be running for either President or Vice President. This shows uncalled-for pragmatism. This also may mean indecision on his part which is a no-no in national politics. He must categorically state a sole aspiration so that when it is necessary, his leverage is not compromised.
Last Monday Among Ed attended the Leadership Forum sponsored by the Ateneo School of Goverment and ABS-CBN held at the Leong Hall at the Ateneo De Manila University. It was obvious who the political neophyte was among the five present presidentiables. Senators Gordon, Escudero, and Roxas were there together with Governor Panlilio and Defense Secreteary Teodoro. In my opinion, Among Ed came in a poor fourth in the way he presented himself and the manner he answered questions. Sen. Escudero was great in connecting with the audience of mostly young Ateneo students. Sen. Gordon did very well also and was also received warmly given the fact that he is a certified Blue Eagle. Sen. Roxas also did well and showed himself very firm on issues asked of all of them. Sec. Teodoro was actually good even as he seemed to be pulled down by his direct association with the GMA administration, notwithstanding the fact that he was able to convey some good attributes of the current administration.
The forum should be a learning experience for Among Ed. It should also be a barometer for Among Ed in gauging his sellability to the Filipino Electorate. It is still too early for him. Hopefully, it is not too late for him also.
* * * * *
In the last issue of this column, we mentioned two offices under the office of governor which we suggested he look into. We do not know if he already read our previous column or if he already did something about our recommendation.
We have been in contact on-line and personally with some Kapampangan youth the past few days. They reminded me that the Provincial Youth Council WAS NEVER RECONVENED since the departue of Tess Briones and its subsequent transfer to the PSWDO(?). We already lost last year's summer break and we seem to have also lost the current summer break in terms of empowering the Kapampangan Youth. Why?
I know that the governor may have too much on his plate right now. He does not have to do everything nor should the Provincial Adminstrator. They just need to provide the motivation and support and then DELEGATE! There is no doubt in our mind that our youth will pull through. This is part of the essence of EMPOWERMENT!
LUID KA!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
AMONG ED MIGHT MOST LOIKELY TO RUN FOR A NATIONAL OFFICE
ILOILO CITY - Saying the current crop of presidential aspirants offer no real alternative for the people, Pampanga Gov. Eddie Panlilio yesterday said he is firming up his plans to run for a national position, including for president or vice president, in next year’s elections.
“We tell people to vote wisely. But how can we vote wisely if there are no choices?” Panlilio said in a speech at the 22nd Mid-Biennial Conference of the Soroptimist International of the Philippines Region Inc. here.
In an interview, Panlilio said while there were “real alternatives” emerging in local elections, there was no clear alternative for national elections, particularly for president and vice president.
“Many people feel that the faces they see are the ones responsible for the state of the Philippines,” the governor told the Inquirer.
This is why despite his preference to return to priesthood, he is firming up plans to extend his involvement in politics, Panlilio said.
“Most likely I will run for a national position—president or vice president,” said Panlilio.
But he said he is still in the process of discussions and meetings with supporters and friends.
He said while he made a promise that he will only serve for a term of three years as governor then return to priesthood, he is also considering the “clamor of some people” for him to continue serving in an elective post.
“I’m not turning my back on priesthood. But I have to be ready to sacrifice anything and everything for the sake of our beloved land,” he said.
Panlilio was suspended from performing priestly duties when he ran for governor in 2007. He defeated two administration candidates in a close contest.
Church officials, including Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo, president of the influential Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), have earlier called on Panlilio to leave the priesthood if he intends to run for President in next year’s elections.
Lagdameo had said that Panlilio should leave priesthood to maintain the Church’s non-involvement in partisan politics.
But Lagdameo also had said that Panlilio’s openness to seek higher office “sends a message about the country’s political situation: that we badly need to address politically the many issues of graft and corruption in government.”
ILOILO CITY - Saying the current crop of presidential aspirants offer no real alternative for the people, Pampanga Gov. Eddie Panlilio yesterday said he is firming up his plans to run for a national position, including for president or vice president, in next year’s elections.
“We tell people to vote wisely. But how can we vote wisely if there are no choices?” Panlilio said in a speech at the 22nd Mid-Biennial Conference of the Soroptimist International of the Philippines Region Inc. here.
In an interview, Panlilio said while there were “real alternatives” emerging in local elections, there was no clear alternative for national elections, particularly for president and vice president.
“Many people feel that the faces they see are the ones responsible for the state of the Philippines,” the governor told the Inquirer.
This is why despite his preference to return to priesthood, he is firming up plans to extend his involvement in politics, Panlilio said.
“Most likely I will run for a national position—president or vice president,” said Panlilio.
But he said he is still in the process of discussions and meetings with supporters and friends.
He said while he made a promise that he will only serve for a term of three years as governor then return to priesthood, he is also considering the “clamor of some people” for him to continue serving in an elective post.
“I’m not turning my back on priesthood. But I have to be ready to sacrifice anything and everything for the sake of our beloved land,” he said.
Panlilio was suspended from performing priestly duties when he ran for governor in 2007. He defeated two administration candidates in a close contest.
Church officials, including Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo, president of the influential Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), have earlier called on Panlilio to leave the priesthood if he intends to run for President in next year’s elections.
Lagdameo had said that Panlilio should leave priesthood to maintain the Church’s non-involvement in partisan politics.
But Lagdameo also had said that Panlilio’s openness to seek higher office “sends a message about the country’s political situation: that we badly need to address politically the many issues of graft and corruption in government.”
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Reprinted from the May 6, 2009 issue of The Philippine Star
Defensor to be blamed if Lozada is harmed
GOTCHA By Jarius Bondoc Updated May 06, 2009 12:00 AM
The Manila police has moved ZTE scam whistleblower Jun Lozada from the warrant office to the detective jail. Acting chief Rodolfo Magtibay was dispelling rumors of treating special the popular Lozada, and so placed him in a real cell Monday. “He’s around common criminals,” moaned Sister Estrella Castalone, one of two-dozen nuns who have been bodyguarding Lozada since his aborted abduction in Feb. 2008. “General Magtibay assures us Jun will be safe ... but we do not know what will happen inside.” Given the state of Philippine jails, all the worst things can happen. Mike Defensor, who had charged Lozada with perjury, may be professing to want only to clear his name and not imprison him. But as a lawyer he knows that detention is a consequence of criminal suits. If harm befalls Lozada in jail, Defensor can only be blamed.
In fact Lozada fell ill minutes after being shoved into the company of killers and robbers. A doc had to be called in to check him for nausea. Low blood pressure and asthma also ail the former government consultant who confirmed the overpricing in the $329-million ZTE deal. A congested jail during Manila’s scorching summer isn’t the best place for a sickly 46-year-old to be in. Any untoward event will only highlight the injustice done him. Ever since Lozada revealed to the Senate last year the sordid details of the ZTE fraud, the Arroyo admin has slapped him and his wife with 16 court raps. Yet not one of those he had implicated — Gloria and Mike Arroyo, Romy Neri, Larry Mendoza, Peter Favila, Ben Abalos — has been indicted. Neither have those who bade or bribed him to evade or lie to senators — Defensor, Lito Atienza, Manuel Gaite. Ironically Lozada’s wife too has been sued for perjury, by the very police colonel he had accused of abducting him at the airport. More trouble arising from Lozada’s jailing will be bad for Defensor’s political career and incriminate his close pals, First Couple.
Even the judge trying Lozada’s perjury case thinks so. That’s why he is advising Defensor via a court notice to consider dropping the rap for his and the Arroyos’ sake. For if Defensor hasn’t weighed its outcome, the trial might cost him his political future, and the unease of the Arroyos being subpoenaed as witnesses.
Manila Judge Jorge Lorredo set Lozada’s arraignment for tomorrow. In the same memo, he set for Friday the police motion to transfer Lozada to the city jail and the Senate request for the detainee’s custody. The judge then took the opportunity to present some points for Defensor to ponder, like:
• Pressing the case would be political suicide because it could incite public hatred;
• It could cost Defensor his health, and make him suffer from serious ailment like Mike Arroyo “that he (Arroyo) is in no condition to attend Senate probes”;
• Lozada might call in the Arroyos as hostile witnesses, which would mean subpoenas being issued to compel them to appear in court;
• Failure to show up would mean issuing arrest warrants for the President and the First Gentleman; and
• If the police refuse to serve such warrants, the court might deputize other officials to do so, like Manila Mayor Fred Lim, or opposition Senators Ping Lacson and Antonio Trillanes IV. “They can arrest, handcuff, and put behind bars any fugitive.”
(Complete text of Judge Lorredo’s order at www.verafiles.org.)
* * *
Interestingly, while colleagues pillory Sen. Manny Villar for alleged financial fraud, his popularity continues to rise. In the latest SWS quarterly survey last Feb., he was still second to VP Noli de Castro as “best leader to succeed Arroyo in 2010.” It’s been that way since Sept. 2007.
Defensor to be blamed if Lozada is harmed
GOTCHA By Jarius Bondoc Updated May 06, 2009 12:00 AM
The Manila police has moved ZTE scam whistleblower Jun Lozada from the warrant office to the detective jail. Acting chief Rodolfo Magtibay was dispelling rumors of treating special the popular Lozada, and so placed him in a real cell Monday. “He’s around common criminals,” moaned Sister Estrella Castalone, one of two-dozen nuns who have been bodyguarding Lozada since his aborted abduction in Feb. 2008. “General Magtibay assures us Jun will be safe ... but we do not know what will happen inside.” Given the state of Philippine jails, all the worst things can happen. Mike Defensor, who had charged Lozada with perjury, may be professing to want only to clear his name and not imprison him. But as a lawyer he knows that detention is a consequence of criminal suits. If harm befalls Lozada in jail, Defensor can only be blamed.
In fact Lozada fell ill minutes after being shoved into the company of killers and robbers. A doc had to be called in to check him for nausea. Low blood pressure and asthma also ail the former government consultant who confirmed the overpricing in the $329-million ZTE deal. A congested jail during Manila’s scorching summer isn’t the best place for a sickly 46-year-old to be in. Any untoward event will only highlight the injustice done him. Ever since Lozada revealed to the Senate last year the sordid details of the ZTE fraud, the Arroyo admin has slapped him and his wife with 16 court raps. Yet not one of those he had implicated — Gloria and Mike Arroyo, Romy Neri, Larry Mendoza, Peter Favila, Ben Abalos — has been indicted. Neither have those who bade or bribed him to evade or lie to senators — Defensor, Lito Atienza, Manuel Gaite. Ironically Lozada’s wife too has been sued for perjury, by the very police colonel he had accused of abducting him at the airport. More trouble arising from Lozada’s jailing will be bad for Defensor’s political career and incriminate his close pals, First Couple.
Even the judge trying Lozada’s perjury case thinks so. That’s why he is advising Defensor via a court notice to consider dropping the rap for his and the Arroyos’ sake. For if Defensor hasn’t weighed its outcome, the trial might cost him his political future, and the unease of the Arroyos being subpoenaed as witnesses.
Manila Judge Jorge Lorredo set Lozada’s arraignment for tomorrow. In the same memo, he set for Friday the police motion to transfer Lozada to the city jail and the Senate request for the detainee’s custody. The judge then took the opportunity to present some points for Defensor to ponder, like:
• Pressing the case would be political suicide because it could incite public hatred;
• It could cost Defensor his health, and make him suffer from serious ailment like Mike Arroyo “that he (Arroyo) is in no condition to attend Senate probes”;
• Lozada might call in the Arroyos as hostile witnesses, which would mean subpoenas being issued to compel them to appear in court;
• Failure to show up would mean issuing arrest warrants for the President and the First Gentleman; and
• If the police refuse to serve such warrants, the court might deputize other officials to do so, like Manila Mayor Fred Lim, or opposition Senators Ping Lacson and Antonio Trillanes IV. “They can arrest, handcuff, and put behind bars any fugitive.”
(Complete text of Judge Lorredo’s order at www.verafiles.org.)
* * *
Interestingly, while colleagues pillory Sen. Manny Villar for alleged financial fraud, his popularity continues to rise. In the latest SWS quarterly survey last Feb., he was still second to VP Noli de Castro as “best leader to succeed Arroyo in 2010.” It’s been that way since Sept. 2007.
MISSING THE ACTION by: Kiko Ortelano
CORY AQUINO
We will never have a president like her. (We also hope and pray that we will never have a president like the one that we currently have for the sake of our children and our children's children). Former president Cory is the epitome of a god-fearing, law-abiding national leader. Her principled stand on a lot of national matters will attest to her steel nerves. Her gutsy fight against her current medical condition is an inspiration to all the people of the world.
She also did well in raising her children. Her youngest may have fallen a few times during her younger years, but she has recovered very well from this too. Never did any one of Cory's (and the late NINOY) children were ever abusive because of their political and/or economic clout. Sadly, we can not say this of a lot of former and current family members of politicians.
Let us all pray for her recovery. Let us also pray that not only she recovers, but also for her to live a lot longer so younger generations of Filipinos will continue to see her as a living inspiration to us al.
ONE YEAR TO GO
Among Ed Panlilio basically has one year left in his current term as Governor of Pampanga. Contrary to the claims of a lot of his critics, the governor has achieved a lot in his almost two years stay at the capitol. He has instituted pioneering activities that was never done by his predecessors. He has shown to the world that having no party affiliations, no Guns, Goons, and Golds can propel you to a high elective position. He has also created an atmosphere of free speech in the province that was never before seen.
Unfortunately, he could have done more.
He has also made a few poor decisions in his choices of his internal team. He should look at the Arts, Culture and Tourism department now. This can show him where he made mistakes and how he can correct them. The Pamisaupan office is another one. KASAUP has provided him an initial list of recommendations on how to maximize the benefits of this office, and it seems that nothing is being done about it as we write this.
There is also a failure on his part to fully implement the second part of his avowed advocacies when he was campaigning in 2007; RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP. He might be trying to really do something about this but it seems that he is not able to "sell" this advocacy to our Kabalens including those in his internal team.
Time is running out.
Right now, the common perception among many of our Kabalens about the legacy that he might be leaving behind this term is his failure to unite the Kapampangans, the wasted opportunities to fully utilize the gains of the quarry collections, and his seeming lack of decisiveness to act on crucial matters affecting the province.
This may not be fully accurate, but when there is smoke, there is. . .
Luid ka!
We will never have a president like her. (We also hope and pray that we will never have a president like the one that we currently have for the sake of our children and our children's children). Former president Cory is the epitome of a god-fearing, law-abiding national leader. Her principled stand on a lot of national matters will attest to her steel nerves. Her gutsy fight against her current medical condition is an inspiration to all the people of the world.
She also did well in raising her children. Her youngest may have fallen a few times during her younger years, but she has recovered very well from this too. Never did any one of Cory's (and the late NINOY) children were ever abusive because of their political and/or economic clout. Sadly, we can not say this of a lot of former and current family members of politicians.
Let us all pray for her recovery. Let us also pray that not only she recovers, but also for her to live a lot longer so younger generations of Filipinos will continue to see her as a living inspiration to us al.
ONE YEAR TO GO
Among Ed Panlilio basically has one year left in his current term as Governor of Pampanga. Contrary to the claims of a lot of his critics, the governor has achieved a lot in his almost two years stay at the capitol. He has instituted pioneering activities that was never done by his predecessors. He has shown to the world that having no party affiliations, no Guns, Goons, and Golds can propel you to a high elective position. He has also created an atmosphere of free speech in the province that was never before seen.
Unfortunately, he could have done more.
He has also made a few poor decisions in his choices of his internal team. He should look at the Arts, Culture and Tourism department now. This can show him where he made mistakes and how he can correct them. The Pamisaupan office is another one. KASAUP has provided him an initial list of recommendations on how to maximize the benefits of this office, and it seems that nothing is being done about it as we write this.
There is also a failure on his part to fully implement the second part of his avowed advocacies when he was campaigning in 2007; RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP. He might be trying to really do something about this but it seems that he is not able to "sell" this advocacy to our Kabalens including those in his internal team.
Time is running out.
Right now, the common perception among many of our Kabalens about the legacy that he might be leaving behind this term is his failure to unite the Kapampangans, the wasted opportunities to fully utilize the gains of the quarry collections, and his seeming lack of decisiveness to act on crucial matters affecting the province.
This may not be fully accurate, but when there is smoke, there is. . .
Luid ka!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Panlilio mania did not benefit Pampanga
Philippine Daily InquirerFirst Posted 01:56:00 05/05/2009
To the admirers of “Among Ed” Panlilio, forgive me for spoiling the fun, but you are merely blinded by perception. Be careful what you wish for, Governor Panlilio might just upset us all.
I am a Kapampangan, a Catholic and an active community leader, and I know whereof I speak. Readers may care to know that even before Among Ed improved quarry collections in our province, there was Yeng Guiao and several mayors who filed with the Ombudsman a P1-billion graft case against then-Gov. Mark Lapid for various quarry operation anomalies. No, not everybody in the Pampanga Capitol is a crook.
Readers may also wish to know how the budget is dispensed in our province. With a budget of more than P700 million in 2007 and another P968 million in 2008, all Among Ed can boast of are projects that are within the ambit of his job description as chief executive of the province— barangay roads, medical supplies and equipment, public schools, livelihood and agricultural skills training, support to micro-enterprise, scholarship grants, job opportunities, medical and dental missions, disaster management, collections from quarry operations and incentives for employees.
Thank you, Among Ed, but these traditional projects are expected to be done because you are our governor. I will not buy your PR that these are sterling accomplishments as you’d like us to see. In my humble knowledge of good governance, accomplishments mean advances made in housing, health and education sectors, a vibrant business environment and flourishing investments that generate jobs and empowerment of barangays. Were there any accomplishments in ensuring ample rice production for Pampanga? Were there any advances made in maintaining peace and order; to curb drug addiction and prostitution or reduce unemployment?
The list goes on, and for the benefit of Manila-based academicians and political analysts, take a personal look at the province and its people up close. The Panlilio mania was just that; we are still lacking in effective governance with beneficial, long-term results.
Among Ed may have the best of intentions in leading our country, as most politicians do, but he is locked away in his own bubble of distrust and self-delusion of uprightness. Honesty is indeed one big trait we need in our leaders but it is not enough. We need someone who can lead us without hypocrisy, unite us in principled harmony and translate revenues—quarry for example—to improve the lives of Kapampangans.
—ARNOLD GUINTO,guinto.arnold@gmail.com
Philippine Daily InquirerFirst Posted 01:56:00 05/05/2009
To the admirers of “Among Ed” Panlilio, forgive me for spoiling the fun, but you are merely blinded by perception. Be careful what you wish for, Governor Panlilio might just upset us all.
I am a Kapampangan, a Catholic and an active community leader, and I know whereof I speak. Readers may care to know that even before Among Ed improved quarry collections in our province, there was Yeng Guiao and several mayors who filed with the Ombudsman a P1-billion graft case against then-Gov. Mark Lapid for various quarry operation anomalies. No, not everybody in the Pampanga Capitol is a crook.
Readers may also wish to know how the budget is dispensed in our province. With a budget of more than P700 million in 2007 and another P968 million in 2008, all Among Ed can boast of are projects that are within the ambit of his job description as chief executive of the province— barangay roads, medical supplies and equipment, public schools, livelihood and agricultural skills training, support to micro-enterprise, scholarship grants, job opportunities, medical and dental missions, disaster management, collections from quarry operations and incentives for employees.
Thank you, Among Ed, but these traditional projects are expected to be done because you are our governor. I will not buy your PR that these are sterling accomplishments as you’d like us to see. In my humble knowledge of good governance, accomplishments mean advances made in housing, health and education sectors, a vibrant business environment and flourishing investments that generate jobs and empowerment of barangays. Were there any accomplishments in ensuring ample rice production for Pampanga? Were there any advances made in maintaining peace and order; to curb drug addiction and prostitution or reduce unemployment?
The list goes on, and for the benefit of Manila-based academicians and political analysts, take a personal look at the province and its people up close. The Panlilio mania was just that; we are still lacking in effective governance with beneficial, long-term results.
Among Ed may have the best of intentions in leading our country, as most politicians do, but he is locked away in his own bubble of distrust and self-delusion of uprightness. Honesty is indeed one big trait we need in our leaders but it is not enough. We need someone who can lead us without hypocrisy, unite us in principled harmony and translate revenues—quarry for example—to improve the lives of Kapampangans.
—ARNOLD GUINTO,guinto.arnold@gmail.com
Reprinted from the May 5, 2009 issue of Pilipino Star Ngayon
Hinirang sila ni GMA hindi para magsilbi
SAPOL Ni Jarius Bondoc Updated May 05, 2009 12:00 AM
Kapansin-pansin ang dumi sa paghirang ni Gloria Macapagal Arroyo sa mga opisyales ng gpbyerno. Hindi niya pamantayan ang galing o gana ng appointee na magsilbi sa bayan. Ang batayan niya ay ang pagbabayad ng utang pampulitika, na ang kapalit ay pansariling interes ng in-appoint. Halimbawa si Angelo Reyes, na dahil sa pagtiwalag bilang AFP chief sa ilalim ni Joseph Estrada nu’ng Enero 2001 ay naging Presidente si Arroyo. Nakaka-apat na puwesto na si Reyes sa Gabinete: defense, interior, natural resources, at ngayon energy. Lahat pinalpak niya. Ni hindi niya masaway ang masisibang oil companies sa overpricing ng gasolina. Halatang hindi na siya gusto ni Arroyo, pero hindi maalis dahil nagbabayad-utang pa.
Ehemplo rin ang pagpuwesto kay Bong Villafuerte bilang executive director ng Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission. Tatlong beses nang pinangalanan si Villafuerte sa congressional inquiries na jueteng lord sa Camarines Sur. At isang syndicated felony ang illegal numbers game. Pero dahil loyalistang presidente ng Kampi party ni Arroyo ang tatay ni Bong na Rep. Luis Villafuerte, hayun at hinirang siya sa puwestong hindi dapat sa kanya. Aba’y umiikot ngayon si Villafuerte na kasama ang mga taong armado, animo’y alagad ng batas tulad ng AFP at PNP. Hindi kaya ni Arroyo sawayin ang mga umaabusong appointees. Ikinuwento ni Ramon Tulfo na nu’ng magkaibigan pa sila nina GMA at First Gentleman Mike Arroyo, malimit niya isinu sumbong sa Presidente ang mga tuwali at pabaya. Ang parating sagot sa kanya ni Arroyo ay, “E di pagsabihan mo.” Papano naman sasawayin ni Mon ang mga opisyales, e outsider siya at si Arroyo ang nag-appoint sa kanila?
Ni hindi kaya ni Arroyo sumibak ng opisyal na sa palagay niya’y nabayaran na niya ng utang pampulitika. Kadalasan nagugulat na lang ang opisyal dahil may ibang nakaupo sa mesa niya pagpasok sa opisina. O kaya, sa pahayagan lang niya malalaman na sinibak na pala siya.
Hinirang sila ni GMA hindi para magsilbi
SAPOL Ni Jarius Bondoc Updated May 05, 2009 12:00 AM
Kapansin-pansin ang dumi sa paghirang ni Gloria Macapagal Arroyo sa mga opisyales ng gpbyerno. Hindi niya pamantayan ang galing o gana ng appointee na magsilbi sa bayan. Ang batayan niya ay ang pagbabayad ng utang pampulitika, na ang kapalit ay pansariling interes ng in-appoint. Halimbawa si Angelo Reyes, na dahil sa pagtiwalag bilang AFP chief sa ilalim ni Joseph Estrada nu’ng Enero 2001 ay naging Presidente si Arroyo. Nakaka-apat na puwesto na si Reyes sa Gabinete: defense, interior, natural resources, at ngayon energy. Lahat pinalpak niya. Ni hindi niya masaway ang masisibang oil companies sa overpricing ng gasolina. Halatang hindi na siya gusto ni Arroyo, pero hindi maalis dahil nagbabayad-utang pa.
Ehemplo rin ang pagpuwesto kay Bong Villafuerte bilang executive director ng Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission. Tatlong beses nang pinangalanan si Villafuerte sa congressional inquiries na jueteng lord sa Camarines Sur. At isang syndicated felony ang illegal numbers game. Pero dahil loyalistang presidente ng Kampi party ni Arroyo ang tatay ni Bong na Rep. Luis Villafuerte, hayun at hinirang siya sa puwestong hindi dapat sa kanya. Aba’y umiikot ngayon si Villafuerte na kasama ang mga taong armado, animo’y alagad ng batas tulad ng AFP at PNP. Hindi kaya ni Arroyo sawayin ang mga umaabusong appointees. Ikinuwento ni Ramon Tulfo na nu’ng magkaibigan pa sila nina GMA at First Gentleman Mike Arroyo, malimit niya isinu sumbong sa Presidente ang mga tuwali at pabaya. Ang parating sagot sa kanya ni Arroyo ay, “E di pagsabihan mo.” Papano naman sasawayin ni Mon ang mga opisyales, e outsider siya at si Arroyo ang nag-appoint sa kanila?
Ni hindi kaya ni Arroyo sumibak ng opisyal na sa palagay niya’y nabayaran na niya ng utang pampulitika. Kadalasan nagugulat na lang ang opisyal dahil may ibang nakaupo sa mesa niya pagpasok sa opisina. O kaya, sa pahayagan lang niya malalaman na sinibak na pala siya.
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