Aside from the Manny Villar song, “Gusto ko happy ka” (I want you to be happy) has become a byword in our house. Everytime somebody asks me not to do something I just tell them “Gusto ko happy ka.” (Just to say something ironic because if I do something and somebody does not like it, it means they are unhappy with me) heheheheh . . . Manong Johnny or Juan Ponce Enrile is a veteran politician. Indeed one of the most experienced among all senators (And the most senior too) He is also a very capable legislator and a smart lawyer. (Undergraduate degree Ateneo, Law – U.P (Cum Laude) and master’s of law at Harvard) He has authored some very important pieces of legislation and is very active in fighting for constitutional reforms and consumer protection. He was one of the key figures that helped topple the Marcos dictatorship. With all of these accomplishments indeed Manong Johnny deserves another term in the Senate. With all of Manong Johhny’s accomplishments, it may be said that I am … [Read more...]
What no corruption means for the Philippines
The battle cry of several presidentiables for the 2010 Philippine presidential elections including that of Noynoy Aquino and Mar Roxas is solving the corruption problem of the Philippines. Their campaign slogan “Walang mahirap pag walang corrupt” says it all. (Literally this translates as “There is no poor if there is no corruption.”) It cannot be denied that corruption is indeed one of the main causes of the great disparity between the rich and the poor. The statistical data is overwhelming. Numerous studies show that the more corrupt a country is, the more poor people there are. Advocating a “NO CORRUPTION” stand is easily said than done. True it is a bold statement and it is a grand statement especially if it is coming from people who do not have any issues of corruption. But it is also a motherhood statement. What I would like to hear from the presidentiables who have impressive resumes, especially from NoyNoy and Mar is specifically how they would fight corruption. What is their … [Read more...]
The truth behind the C-5 road controversy
Jokes, spoofs and a topic for chit-chats and “chizmis” which is the favorite past time of Filipinos. This has what has become of the C-5 road controversy. Like a fish bone that seem stuck on one’s throat that never seems to go away despite what you do to it, this is what the C-5 road controversy has become to Senator and presidential candidate Manny Villar. Despite the fact that Manny Villar has advanced so much in the latest survey, I believe that if it were not for the C-5 road controversy, it is without a doubt that Manny Villar could have probably overtaken Ninoy Aquino by now in the survey. So what is the truth behind the C-5 road controversy? The truth behind this is I believe the Rubicon for those who are still undecided whether to vote for Aquino or Villar, that is why it is very important to know what is the really the truth behind the C-5 road controversy. In order that I am not be labeled as biased or that I am pro or anti-Villar, let the facts speak for themselves. I … [Read more...]
Full transcript of Manny Villar’s privilege speech on the C-5 controversy
Manny Villar has been somewhat silent for a long time about the C-5 road controversy. For a long time, he has not answered the accusation in the senate since the controversy erupted. Finally on Feburary 2, 2010, Manny Villar gives a privilege speech defending himself against the accusation hurled against him concerning the C-5 road controversy. Here is the Full transcript of Manny Villar's privilege speech on the C-5 controversy courtesy of ABS-CBN. The speech is quite long, which I could quick trim it, but I can't so just bear reading. Mr. President: I stand before the Senate and the People of the Philippines in defense of my name, my honor, and dignity against my accusers in the so-called C5 controversy. To set the records straight and to prove to everybody na hindi ako duwag at hindi ako sinungaling. Wala pong duwag na taga-Tondo. Ako’y dating mahirap; di ko ikinahihiya ang aking pinagmulan. Sa murang edad, nalaman ko agad na di ako kakain kung di ito … [Read more...]
The corruption of Christmas
Christmas is supposed to be a time of celebration. That is why we greet each other a “Merry Christmas.” Although it is cannot be established that Christ was indeed born on December as I pointed out in my previous post “Should Christians celebrate Christmas” what is important is that we acknowledge the fact that Christ was born more than 2000 years ago and we celebrate such fact during Christmas. I am sorry if I will be writing about something that is not so merry this Christmas. I will not be talking about how Christmas has been corrupted by the fact that we have placed more emphasized on Santa and his elves, Frosty the Snow Man or Rudolph (not that any of these are bad) instead of placing Christ in the center of Christmas. I will be talking about the blatant corruption and disregard of our graft and corruption law committed during Christmas time. No business can exist without doing any kind of transaction with the government. As a business person it is common knowledge in the … [Read more...]
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