MISSING THE ACTION by: Kiko Ortelano

Very Well Directed!

Please observe how every politician in Pampanga is reacting to reports that Among Ed is open to the idea of him running for president of our country in the 2010 elections. Their main theme is that Among Ed have not done enough as governor of Pampanga. In fact, they all allege that Among Ed 's performance as governor is so bad and terribly disappointing!

The chorus is joined in by all the disgruntled people from the local media, a few of the usual civil society leaders (we hope these s called society leaders can show the world that they really speak for a lot of Kapampangans), and also a few other persons in Pampanga who have made it a point to counter evrything the governor says or do.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ALL OF THESE NEGATIVE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST AMONG ED, NOT ANY ONE OF THEM IS ATTRIBUTED TO GRAFT AND CORRUPTION!

We understand that being "clean" is not enough. This is also abvious to the governor. The governor has done more than enough considering the "RESTRICTIONS" that the SP has imposed on the provincial executive. Of course the monumental increase in quarry collection and the eradication of graft and corruption at the Capitol especially at the office of the governor will be foremost. The repair and upgrade of facilities, equipment, and services in all the district hospitals of the province is next. The convening of the Provincial Development Council (PDC) and other Councls as mandated by laws (never done by the previous administrations) including the implementation of projects according to the outputs of the councils.

They keep on harping on the fact that the governor has been alienated also from the mayorrs. Sadly, this is true. However, it is not the governor's choice. This action of the mayors is part of the concerted effort to "RESTRICT" the governor. They may declare all the lies to the public, but not even the crocodile tears of a mayor from district 4 can alter the truth. We recall the reason of the PML president for their decision to boycott the last PDC meeting. They cited their main reason as the delay in the implementation of the PDC projects for 2008.

It is, indeed, true that the PDC projects for 2008 are yet to be finished as of this time. But what the good PML President fails to point out is that the PDC recommended projects were part of the 2008 budget submitted by the executive to the SP in APRIL 2008! The SP approved the PDC project budget in NOVEMBER 2008!

There is also this chorus about fully supporting PGMA as she is a Kabalen an she has brought a lot of projects to the province. We agree that we must support GMA not only because she is opur Kabalen but she is the President of the republic. The fact that she has brought a lot of projects to the province is just part of her job. What her drumbeaters in Pampanga are really trying to say is that the province has had a lot more of its just share from the national government because she is our Kabalen. This very insensitive. A lot of other provinces in our country needs more help and yet these Kapampangans openly claim that our province is really getting more because "malakas tayo sa kabalen natin."

Additionally, even if PGMA has done a lot for Pampanga, should this be reason enough for all of us to turn our eyes blind if there is rampant graft and corruption in PGMA's administration?

Secretary Remonde challenged Among Ed to file cases in courts against GMA if he has the goods against her. Is the secretary really that dumb! Or does he really thinks that we are that dumb to accept his misplaced logic? There are limits to what you can be sued agaisnt if you are a sitting president. The best course of action is the impeachment process. We know this will no work because the greater majority of congresmes are trapos who will always kowtow to the whims of Malacanang. Please do not forget the payolas that happens in Malacanang. This was exposed by Among Ed. This has caused all the troubles for his administration. This also the reason why a lot of current oppositionists are just patiently waiting for GMA's term to end in 2010. There is now a growing collective consensus to file all cases against GMA when she steps down as President. This is also the very reason why the administration have been exploring all means to ensure that current powers that be are protected beyond 2010.

May all of us be hit by God's lightning of conscience.

LUID KA!