It's not only at the NAIA!
Last September 15 while we were attending the Project ReACh (Reaching All Children) Strategic Planning Meeting a power failure occured.
As early as today, the Comelec should already be concerned about a possible "failure of elections" scenario to be caused by brownouts. As much as possible the Comelec should put in place all the necessary substitutes for electricity in order to assure that the automation of the elections doesn't get spoiled by any plan to sabotage the power industry.
The Comelec should get all the possible sources of power in order to assure that the 2010 elections could really empower the people. And perhaps the people ought to help the Comelec by sharing whatever they can to ensure that automation pushes through.
This could be an opportunity for people to show that they share in the burden of empowering themselves. If the people could make the difference by preparing extra batteries and even generators, perhaps any attempt to thwart the automation of the elections would not succeed.
Let us not be burdened by any thought of people doing harm to what we envision to be an opportunity to change the system of elections and politics in this country. Let us instead find ways on how we could thwart their possible plans by sharing what we can for the sake of true democracy and the future of our children.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Aquino should be Pro-Life!
Cardinal Vidal of Cebu cannot be blamed if he says Noynoy Aquino could be listed among those presidentiables that the Roman Catholics should not vote because of the senator's pro-reproductive health bill stance!
Life is sacred and it is the most basic gift of God to men and women of this planet without which no other blessings, rights and privileges could be enjoyed. Without life, we won't be be here in the first place.
It's such a pity that people who think they have higher understanding about issues on population and poverty cannot go beyond the problem of increasing population when in fact the trouble is the unequal distribution of wealth. If Noynoy - and his family - seriously and generously gives away Hacienda Luisita then he'll be able to solve part of the problem.
Increasing number of people is not the real problem. It is the incapacity of others to give away their excess. It is the unconcern of thos who have to those who have less and worse, to those who have none. It is the indifference of the people who could make a difference and yet they close their eyes and hope that when they open them the poor people are gone!
If Noynoy doesn't change his stand on the population issue then we might as well change our preference to someone who says he is a Catholic and that he is pro-life. After all the only problem that seems to make him unpopular is his stand on discipline and political will!
Life is sacred and it is the most basic gift of God to men and women of this planet without which no other blessings, rights and privileges could be enjoyed. Without life, we won't be be here in the first place.
It's such a pity that people who think they have higher understanding about issues on population and poverty cannot go beyond the problem of increasing population when in fact the trouble is the unequal distribution of wealth. If Noynoy - and his family - seriously and generously gives away Hacienda Luisita then he'll be able to solve part of the problem.
Increasing number of people is not the real problem. It is the incapacity of others to give away their excess. It is the unconcern of thos who have to those who have less and worse, to those who have none. It is the indifference of the people who could make a difference and yet they close their eyes and hope that when they open them the poor people are gone!
If Noynoy doesn't change his stand on the population issue then we might as well change our preference to someone who says he is a Catholic and that he is pro-life. After all the only problem that seems to make him unpopular is his stand on discipline and political will!
Friday, September 11, 2009
Om ... BAD, Man
The Office of the Ombudsman has played bad again this time.
After the many issues which came out due to the undeclared wealth and assets of the First Family it has decided to make the request for SALN copy more difficult to get. What a great timing to seeemingly declare that "government official's privacy with regards to their wealth must be protected". By the way, why should government officials fear about people knowing how much they earn, and probably spend, while serving as public officials?
I really believe it's a bad policy!
Public office is a public trust and the public could only trust the person holding office if he or she is tranparent enough. After all, trust is earned - it is not automatic. When a person becomes a publi servant, it does not mean that he or she is trustworthy enough. He or she must show by his or her work that is is really worth the public's trust. And such trust could only be gained by simple transparency.
But how could public servants be transparent if policies that are put up in place seemingly helping them to cover up some "things" and if such a move is done by the very agency itself which is given the duty and the responsibility to make the officials - public officials mind you - accountable to their constituents?
What a bad decision by the Ombudsman really. It does not go well with the essence of its functions. Even if such policy has come out way ahead of the issues regarding the First Family's undeclared assets and liabilities it won't hold water still. It is just very contradictory with its mandate!
Seemingly, what it only proves is that the many people who opposed the appointment of a person to the Office of the Ombudsman who is very close to the First Family are very right.
After the many issues which came out due to the undeclared wealth and assets of the First Family it has decided to make the request for SALN copy more difficult to get. What a great timing to seeemingly declare that "government official's privacy with regards to their wealth must be protected". By the way, why should government officials fear about people knowing how much they earn, and probably spend, while serving as public officials?
I really believe it's a bad policy!
Public office is a public trust and the public could only trust the person holding office if he or she is tranparent enough. After all, trust is earned - it is not automatic. When a person becomes a publi servant, it does not mean that he or she is trustworthy enough. He or she must show by his or her work that is is really worth the public's trust. And such trust could only be gained by simple transparency.
But how could public servants be transparent if policies that are put up in place seemingly helping them to cover up some "things" and if such a move is done by the very agency itself which is given the duty and the responsibility to make the officials - public officials mind you - accountable to their constituents?
What a bad decision by the Ombudsman really. It does not go well with the essence of its functions. Even if such policy has come out way ahead of the issues regarding the First Family's undeclared assets and liabilities it won't hold water still. It is just very contradictory with its mandate!
Seemingly, what it only proves is that the many people who opposed the appointment of a person to the Office of the Ombudsman who is very close to the First Family are very right.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Triple 9 on Tita Cory's 40th Day
It's September 9, 2009! Today is the 40th day of Tita Cory's passing. And it's a triple 9!
I am not into numerology. And I won't delve deep into the numerical coincidences, symbols and meanings.
It's just that it's also Baclaran day and people would be praying the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help - no other than Mama Mary herself who was one of inspirations of EDSA People Power Revolution in 1986.
According to Catholic tradition, this would be the last day of Tita Cory's "presence" on earth and she will be entering Heaven already. What a day to be welcomed by Mama Mary herself.
And what an opportunity for Sen Noynoy and the rest of us to reflect on what we could do for the sake of our beloved Philippines!
Hopefully we'd have a united heart and mind as we move towards the attainment of true people empowerment, good government and balanced development for our beloved country.
I am not into numerology. And I won't delve deep into the numerical coincidences, symbols and meanings.
It's just that it's also Baclaran day and people would be praying the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help - no other than Mama Mary herself who was one of inspirations of EDSA People Power Revolution in 1986.
According to Catholic tradition, this would be the last day of Tita Cory's "presence" on earth and she will be entering Heaven already. What a day to be welcomed by Mama Mary herself.
And what an opportunity for Sen Noynoy and the rest of us to reflect on what we could do for the sake of our beloved Philippines!
Hopefully we'd have a united heart and mind as we move towards the attainment of true people empowerment, good government and balanced development for our beloved country.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
For the Sake of Mother Philippines
The decision of Senator Mar Roxas to give way to Senator Noynoy Aquino is a very hard but well-intentioned decsion to make.
He only manifested that his love for his country is far greater than the enticement of becoming its President. Though he has the possibility of winning in the 2010 elections, the growing sentiment and support for Noynoy shows that at this point in time the Filipino people have someone to rally behind against the administration.
This also mean that President Erap should discontinue his efforts to run again for the presidency. His camp may have the right intention to bring his case to the Supreme Court but it doesn't seem proper at this time to divide the opposition. He himself said that he would support a common opposition candidate, maybe this is the right moment to show his sincerity - and like Roxas - his true love for mother Philippines.
This decision of Senator Roxas will surely become a catalyst of sorts in wielding more support for Senator Noynoy. Various civil groups and political parties have already signified their support for Noynoy and surely others should follow the lead if we all want some change in this country.
Or they could join the administration ticket and perhaps this would somehow lead to the development of a unique two-party system and make Filipinos politically mature already.
He only manifested that his love for his country is far greater than the enticement of becoming its President. Though he has the possibility of winning in the 2010 elections, the growing sentiment and support for Noynoy shows that at this point in time the Filipino people have someone to rally behind against the administration.
This also mean that President Erap should discontinue his efforts to run again for the presidency. His camp may have the right intention to bring his case to the Supreme Court but it doesn't seem proper at this time to divide the opposition. He himself said that he would support a common opposition candidate, maybe this is the right moment to show his sincerity - and like Roxas - his true love for mother Philippines.
This decision of Senator Roxas will surely become a catalyst of sorts in wielding more support for Senator Noynoy. Various civil groups and political parties have already signified their support for Noynoy and surely others should follow the lead if we all want some change in this country.
Or they could join the administration ticket and perhaps this would somehow lead to the development of a unique two-party system and make Filipinos politically mature already.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Noynoy for President
He may not be that popular and not that vocal as other opposition leaders. But one thing that makes him a significant choice to be president of this poor country of ours is the very fact that he is the son of two of the most trusted and beloved Pinoys of all time: Ninoy and Cory - add to it the fact that he has not tried to make such a privilege an opportunity to "lord it out" over his peers and party-mates.
It would be a great blessing to be the son of parents who are both considered today as heroes. It could be used as an opportunity to promote oneself as some having kind of a "divine right" to be considered as a worthy successor to such noble predecessors and be "crowned king" of the millions of people who honor the parents.
But luckily Noynoy has not taken advantage of such honor and privilege. He has remained humble and simple. He seemed to be waiting for the right time - for his time - to shine and avoid opportunism to mislead him. He is reining himself and not hurrying up lest he find himself alienating the very people who honor his parents' memory and deeds!
As de Quiros mentioned in his column at the Inquirer that could be one of the signals that Noynoy really deserves to become president. He is not rushing in, he is not joining the mad race to the highest position in the land, he has not capitalized on the outpouring love and support for his mother to advance his personal interests unlike someone else who during the funeral of Tita Cory distributed what could be considered as early "campaign" materials for the 2010 presidential contest.
Perhaps Noynoy does not consider himself worthy of following his parents' footsteps - or that at least for now he sees himself unworthy to run for the office of the president. But his mother was not that ready also when she was chosen by the opposition to run against Marcos and to become president due to a people power revolution. Maybe Noynoy has only to realize that it should not be his personal ambitions ot desires that ought to drive him to run for the presidency.
It should be the need of the people for a true leader - which could be provided by someone who has been formed long before by an environment which two very important people in his life has provided for him - his father, Ninoy, and his mother, Cory. It may not be enough that he is the son of the these two heroes, but it maybe an opportunity for Pinoys to rally behind someone who is not that interested in becoming president but has the heart and soul of two of the best Pinoys in the world - as it seems that there is no one who really shines that bright among the present set of presidential aspirants.
Maybe what we need right now is someone who will have that will to really promote people empowerment which has sparked in 1986 at EDSA and has been rekindled this year when Tita Cory died.
Noynoy could very well provide it and like his mother, he could usher in another start towards the fulfillment of his parents dream for the Filipinos: that we are all really worth dying and living for!
It would be a great blessing to be the son of parents who are both considered today as heroes. It could be used as an opportunity to promote oneself as some having kind of a "divine right" to be considered as a worthy successor to such noble predecessors and be "crowned king" of the millions of people who honor the parents.
But luckily Noynoy has not taken advantage of such honor and privilege. He has remained humble and simple. He seemed to be waiting for the right time - for his time - to shine and avoid opportunism to mislead him. He is reining himself and not hurrying up lest he find himself alienating the very people who honor his parents' memory and deeds!
As de Quiros mentioned in his column at the Inquirer that could be one of the signals that Noynoy really deserves to become president. He is not rushing in, he is not joining the mad race to the highest position in the land, he has not capitalized on the outpouring love and support for his mother to advance his personal interests unlike someone else who during the funeral of Tita Cory distributed what could be considered as early "campaign" materials for the 2010 presidential contest.
Perhaps Noynoy does not consider himself worthy of following his parents' footsteps - or that at least for now he sees himself unworthy to run for the office of the president. But his mother was not that ready also when she was chosen by the opposition to run against Marcos and to become president due to a people power revolution. Maybe Noynoy has only to realize that it should not be his personal ambitions ot desires that ought to drive him to run for the presidency.
It should be the need of the people for a true leader - which could be provided by someone who has been formed long before by an environment which two very important people in his life has provided for him - his father, Ninoy, and his mother, Cory. It may not be enough that he is the son of the these two heroes, but it maybe an opportunity for Pinoys to rally behind someone who is not that interested in becoming president but has the heart and soul of two of the best Pinoys in the world - as it seems that there is no one who really shines that bright among the present set of presidential aspirants.
Maybe what we need right now is someone who will have that will to really promote people empowerment which has sparked in 1986 at EDSA and has been rekindled this year when Tita Cory died.
Noynoy could very well provide it and like his mother, he could usher in another start towards the fulfillment of his parents dream for the Filipinos: that we are all really worth dying and living for!
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