There’s a heated debate going on over at the blog of Manolo Quezon III. It involves an anti-Noynoy commentor who goes by the name of Nick MacYavelley and at least 2 Noynoy supporters. I’m also involved but only peripherally. I don’t want to spoil the fun MacYavelley and this Hustisya character are having.

While I wouldn’t say that this is a fine example of gentlemanly discourse I think this should be seen by as many people as possible because of the wealth of information being shared. This MacYavelley character has just started discussing why we need to change the constitution.

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Also, you might want to read up on poll automation after all that’s the system we’re going to use in the May 2010 Elections. If you happen to have doubts or objections to this system better raise them now than later.

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I doubt if the rally will be poorly attended considering that a number of politicians are reportedly planning to show up and lend their voices to the cause. Can you spell hakot?

PinoyBuzz came up with a post today to clarify some of the peripheral issues surrounding this push for charter change through a constituent assembly. Mainly, he pointed out that tomorrow’s rally will probably just turn out to be another political gimmick. He wrote:

I may be exasperating you right now, so let me just simply point out that what will happen tomorrow is anti-Gloria Forever rally as well as a ‘vote-for-me-because-I-am-against-Gloria’ rally.

I completely agree with him on this one. I am almost certain other politicians seeking elected positions will take over the proceedings tomorrow and use it to promote their own candidacies. That will most likely be the case unless the organizers impose a ban preventing prospective candidates from getting up on stage to address the crowd.

Anyway, if you’re planning to attend tomorrow’s rally it would be best to have a clear understanding of why you’re there. Are you there because you’re against charter change through Con-Ass or are you there because you’re against the “Gloria forever” scenario? Whatever your stand is just be clear about it.

It would also help to remember that the enemy of your enemy should not necessarily be your friend. Go ahead and support the movement against whatever it is your against but be wary of politicians getting in on the action. In my case, I would be wary of Rodolfo “Jun” Lozada. While I would welcome his support for the movement against any attempt to extend PGMA’s term, I will never go as far as giving him my support should he decide to run. He is an enemy of my enemy but he is not necessarily my friend.

By the way, did the rally organizers advise the public to show up wearing black? I’m asking because the Department of Health came out with an advisory today against wearing clothes in black or any other dark color.

Now, before I get accused of rumor-mongering or of being a conspiracy nut, I want to clarify that the DOH advisory has nothing to do with protest fashion. It merely wants the public to be safe against dengue because as Health Secretary Francisco Duque explained, mosquitos are attracted to dark colors and not wearing them minimizes the chances of you getting stung. I guess it wouldn’t hurt to consider the DOH advisory.

You might also want to consider my own advice — one that I believe is of even greater importance, that is, if you value your life. I hope you’ll take it to heart. My advise is this: Don’t be stupid so as not to attract blood-sucking politicians.

The latest report is that the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments had an emergency meeting today and approved Resolution 1109, which seeks to convene Congress into a constituent assembly. This lines up the resolution for plenary deliberations.

You just have to admire the 22 members of the committee who voted for the resolution’s approval. They know there is very little time left for the measure to be throughly discussed in plenary but still they had it approved. Perhaps there are plans for marathon hearings and midnight approvals. That’s determination for you.

I wonder though if any of these lawmakers could show the same level of commitment in passing legislation that will truly benefit the general public like a law that would ultimately put a stop to government graft and corruption.

But wait. Some congressmen did say they want Resolution 1109 to go through the plenary so they could once and for all have it dismissed by then. Hmmm. Wouldn’t it have been simpler if they just had it dismissed at the committee level now or last week, or last month or the first time it was even brought up?

I’m also wondering if any of our congressmen even bothered to consult with their respective constitutuents on this charter change issue. I know I wasn’t consulted by my congressman. How about you?