I’m beginning to wonder if Filipinos are really fed up with government graft and corruption. Recent developments in the local political scene are giving me the idea that some Filipinos don’t really care if our government continues to be run by grafters and corruptors. Just consider the fact that the Nacionalista Party has offered ZTE [...] Read more »
Champions Of The People, They’re Not
Speaker Prospero Nograles and several other honorable congressmen are reportedly going to Las Vegas to see the Pacquiao-Hatton fight. This is troubling news. Our lawmakers are planning to have the time of their lives in Las Vegas in this time of crisis. Very troubling indeed. As public servants, these lawmakers should know better. This Las [...] Read more »
Make The Government A Dangerous Place For Evil-Doers
Without an effective graft and corruption-proof system in place, the government will continue to be conducive to parasites and thieves. Moral transformation? Nothing more than a campaign slogan. Change from within? Sounds like an emo tune. Public vigilance? As if people would act collectively at the first sign of trouble. I think the only way [...] Read more »
We Should Demand More From Our Candidates
We should all disabuse ourselves of the notion that the 2010 elections will usher in a new era of positive change because it probably won’t. Better for us to just view the upcoming elections for what it really is — a transition from one disappointment to another. Being realistic about it will spare us a [...] Read more »
Examining Motherhood Statements II
This is going to be very short. Why do politicians run for public office? It’s because they want to be of service to others. They want to make a difference. I would believe them. You would believe them. We would all believe them. That is if we were all idiots. So I ask again. Why [...] Read more »
Practical Suggestions To Realize A Better Philippines
I was surfing the net in search of other Filipino’s opinions on what needs to be done to realize a better Philippines and I stumbled upon a posting on Yahoo!Answers. It’s a reply from a certain Mel Cartera to a question posed by motivational speaker Francis Kong. I hope Mr. Cartera and Mr. Kong won’t [...] Read more »
Examining Motherhood Statements
I’ve decided to start a series focusing on the many motherhood statements being churned out by politicians and even well-meaning citizens. It is my hope that by doing this I would be able to help rid this world of senseless platitudes and faulty “feel good” statements. At the very least, I hope to be able [...] Read more »
P100M Reward For Hacking of Automation System
Here’s another case of government officials engaging in a funny exchange of soundbytes. Commission on Elections spokesperson James Jimenez has reportedly said the proposed P100 million reward for anyone who can successfully hack the poll automation system dishonors the whole project. He, however, clarified that the Comelec is open to having the system challenged by [...] Read more »
There’s Something Wrong With The PNP
Some sectors are now accusing the Philippine National Police of harassment in connection with its handling of the investigation of the death of broadcaster Ted Failon’s wife. Even the Commission on Human Rights believes the PNP is getting back at Failon for the beating they got from his network, ABS-CBN, over the EDSA-NIA shootout. The [...] Read more »
Ang Kapatiran Party: Engaging The What Before The Who
Here’s one group that I think deserves the support of each and every Filipino who wants to see real change. Ang Kapatiran Party (AKP) is a Comelec recognized political party that aims to get the general public to participate more in the upcoming elections. Before I talk about why I think AKP is worth supporting [...] Read more »
