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The Philippines has been branded as one of Asia's most corrupt countries. Their reason is that the government has been the center of such actions. However, looking at the Philippines in terms of economic progress, it has been exceptional. Still, political disorder has been a factor in diminishing the economic progress of the Philippines.
One of the present issues that the country is facing is the ZTE Scandal. Apparently, a man named Jun Lozada knows the facts about this. What's disturbing here is that he made this story, which sadly conditioned the minds of the Filipino people that he was "telling the truth", wherein he was abducted by police officers by the time he arrived from the airport.
Oh by the way, I am disgusted by the fact that his fashion statement before in his interviews was that of a poor man's. Jun Lozada is freaking rich so why the hell will he wear such clothes? Is it because he wanted to condition the minds of the Filipino people that he was telling the truth? That is absurdity at its finest ladies and gentlemen.
Also, why the hell does he cry on hearings aired on TV? I think he is doing this in order to get the sympathy of the people and thus, the people will then think that the government is doing the wrong thing. Mr. Lozada, for your information, crying doesn't reward you with support but it gives the people the notion that you are weak.
Jun Lozada has not been presenting gospel truth to the people. All he has been presenting are lies, hearsays which have not been proven by anyone for that regard, and the best of all, Jun Lozada is presenting a self-made drama on how the Philippines is being ruined by Senators who only do questioning and not legislating. Thanks to this, I think I can nominate Jun Lozada for a "Best Actor" award at the FAMAS.
I have also been wondering on why was Jun Lozada doing school tours about his what-you-call "heroic" act. The truth reaches to the people on its own and not by touring around saying that you are telling the truth. I mean, Jun Lozada is like "cleaning his image" in the public's eye every time he appears on TV. I mean, what the hell?
Politicians such as Cory Aquino and Erap have been appearing beside Lozada in the rallies. It is so disgusting to watch those rallies on national TV. Well, there are certain reasons. One is who the hell are Cory and Erap to tell to the people that the government of today is corrupt? I mean, nothing happened to the country when Cory was president. Cory was just nothing . . . just like Erap. So I think they are just looking for the publicity when they go with Lozada. How pathetic.
EDSA . . . is it needed now? No! It is overused and the people don't get satisfied anyway. So, I think the people must not believe Jun Lozada that easily. We do not know whether he is telling the truth anyway.
WRITER'S NOTE: The following entry will only be an opinion presented about the verdict handed down on former President Joseph Estrada and of course, the court case itself.
September 12, 2007 - a date that will never be forgotten in the laurels of Philippine History. This said date ushered in the new chapter of Philippine Politics and closed down one of the nastiest and ugliest issues of Philippine interest.
As history shows, Erap was ousted by the people through the "EDSA People Power II" event. This event was ignited by the refusal of some senators then, to open that secret envelope during the hearing or case against Erap.
After a long wait, approximately 6 long years, the verdict was handed down and it says that Erap is guilty of plunder but acquitted from perjury. If you are to ask me which verdic does Erap deserve, let us dig deeper to the circumstances of each verdict before I say my opinion.
A "GUILTY" verdict will mean that the Arroyo Government today is still legitimate and we did not have a bogus president. It will also result to economic progress according to investors. It will mean that no one is really above the law. But then, Erap's "fans", the masses, simply can't accept the fact that Erap's "obvious" wrongdoings marked his downfall. A "GUILTY" verdict will also mean that the judiciary system in the Philippines, though it is still lagging behind other countries and at times, incompetent, is still an active one and still a force to be reckon with.
A "NOT GUILTY" verdict will simply mean that the Erap ouster is illegitimate. It will mean that GMA was a bogus president from 2001-2004. That simply is the reason why many assumptions like "The government made Erap guilty just because of Edsa 2".
NOW MY TWO CENTS . . .
Right from the onset, I felt that Erap will be given a "GUILTY" verdict. The evidence was really substantial. Also, the X-Factor was none other than Chavit Singson. This former Congressman had the guts to spill the beans and thus, he exposed to us the injustices of the Erap administration.
To Erap's supporters, especially in the showbiz sector, the Erap case happened first before the Joc Joc Bolante case, the Jose Pidal case, the extrajudicial killings, and so on and so forth. That is why it was solved first by the Sandiganbayan. Simple logic please guys. In my opinion though, the verdict divided the nation simply because the people have contrasting beliefs and opinions. Showbiz people are meant to entertain. Showbiz people are not meant to be activists who bastardize the country. Enough said.
To all the people of the Philippines, just accept the verdict and move on. It's for the best of our country. Erap did a mistake and he has to pay for it. We simply have to move on and help the Philippines become a better place.
In my opinion though, the special treatment should stop now. Erap's now a convict then he still has this special house arrest! What message are you trying to present here to the Filipinos, Sandiganbayan? If you are to ask me, that means you're implicating to other criminals that it's ok to commit one offense to another since they will get special treatment anyway. WTF is that!
Also, to both Erap and Jinggoy, why are you whining now? If my memory serves me right, you said before that you will respect the verdict of the court no matter what it is. Now, the contrary is happening. Talk about being true and being principled.
Savvy?
Here are some OUTSTANDING FACTS about Chiz Escudero:
1. Si Tulfo, nagsusumbong kay Chiz!
That's what you call "responsible journalism".
2. Si Chiz lang ang tinantanan ni Mike Enriquez.
Dear Mike, you got owned by Chiz.
3. Si Chiz ang nawawalang kakambal ni Bamboo.
Dear Chiz, Bamboo got loads of talent in singing which you didn't inherit.
4. Si Chiz ang kuya ni Big Brother.
If Chiz is anti-PGMA and is not biased, Big Brother is biased towards Wendy and Big Brother gives crappy programming.
5. Si Chiz ang nagchoreohraph ng commerial na "Makulay Ang Buhay!"
This dance sucks but since Chiz made it, I tried dancing it to no avail.
6. Si Chiz ang nagturo kay Chuck Norris mag-roundhouse.
Chuck Norris, Chiz just owned you big time!
7. Si Chiz lang ang nakakapagpaluhod kay Leonidas sa 300.
Why Leonidas why?!? Are you telling me that Chiz owns all?
8. Chiz to PGMA:"Ninang, ang ibig sabihin po ba ng PGMA ay Pandak na Ginang ng Malacañang?"
Jio to Chiz: "Chiz, tama po ang sinabi niyo."
9. Chiz is the only one that can see John Cena.
Chiz, since you can see John Cena, I hope that you can defeat him. Thank you very much!
10. Kaya ni Chiz pumalakpak gamit ang isang kamay.
Chiz, you have such extraordinary abilities! Woot!
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Savvy?
With Fr. Ed Panlilio's win in the gubernatorial race in Pampanga, many people wondered if he could serve two duties at the same time? According to Pangasinan Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz, a Canon Law expert, Fr. Panlilio must resign his priestly duties first before doing political duties. To quote Archbishop Cruz, "It is no less than the Universal Canon Law prohibits any cleric - deacon, priest and bishop -from assuming any public office that partakes of the exercise of civil power. There is clearly an infraction of the Universal Canon Law."
This lingering matter has been the talk of Pampanga since Fr. Panlilio won. This matter has even reached the Vatican and in the Catholic University in Washington D.C. They asked which rule would prevail, the Canon Law or the Vatican's "allowing to perform two duties at the same time"? Well, according to Fr. Robert J. Levis, it is a grave scandal and an act of disobedience to God.
Many Kapampangans have been ignoring this issue since... they firmly believe that with Fr. Panlilio emerging victorious, Pampanga has a better chance of attaining good governance.
If you ask my opinion though, Fr. Panlilio must resign from his preistly duties to avoid legal issues in the future. Law and order must be enforced and as the Canon Law implies, what Fr. Panlilio did was deemed illegal.
Savvy?
