Social and political criticisms
From GMA news | January 17, 2013
The US warship USS Guardian which ran aground in Tubbataha reef refused inspection by the reef rangers of the group headed by Angelique Songco. The US Navy crew simply answered that this will be coordinated with DFA by the Seventh Fleet and DFA.
Interesting questions:
l. Is the reef unmarked? Are there no buoys to warn intruders?
2. Does the US Avenger do not have GPS or radar so that they know that they are in a protected area.?
3. Why are the Americans of haughty pa, eh they are the offenders?
4. Is if possible that the sailors wanted to park by Tubbataha reef and go snorkling?
We should understand why the local government of Palawan and PHL is very much concerned with this incident. A destroyed coral reef, known to be one of the best will mean lost revenues for them.
GMA news on USS Guardian at Tubbataha reef
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Prostitution to be legalized? Let us legalize all that is illegal.
Social and political criticisms
There were news that prostitution would be legalized. Let us just legalize all the illegal:
l. Marijuana
2. Tricycles at major roads and highways;
3. Drug trafficking;
4. Political dynasties
5. Corruption
6. Cheating in election;
7. Padding expenses
8. Rigged bidding
9. Nepotism
10. Gun running
11. Tax evasion
12. Air pollution
13. Libel
14. Cybercrime
15. Illegal aliens
Maybe even theft and murder. Many are not solved or deterred anyway.
What the heck. Let us just legalize the illegals
There were news that prostitution would be legalized. Let us just legalize all the illegal:
l. Marijuana
2. Tricycles at major roads and highways;
3. Drug trafficking;
4. Political dynasties
5. Corruption
6. Cheating in election;
7. Padding expenses
8. Rigged bidding
9. Nepotism
10. Gun running
11. Tax evasion
12. Air pollution
13. Libel
14. Cybercrime
15. Illegal aliens
Maybe even theft and murder. Many are not solved or deterred anyway.
What the heck. Let us just legalize the illegals
Friday, January 18, 2013
What/who controls life in the PHL? BERP?
Social and political criticisms
What and who controls the lives of masses of Filipinos?
The street smart always say:
l. Bisyo - alak (the wine and beer manufacturers are lording it over), sugal (the PAGCOR, STL, jueteng are big pastimes and cause of shoot outs and controversies),
2 Eskuwela - is a big business; they have strong influence on their students; the alumni association influence the graduates. The professors and teachers exert big influence on the mindset and attitude of people.
3. Religion - enjoins exhorts the flock. It is a battler Royale among: Eddie Villanueva ( JIL,) Velarde, Ely Soriano (Dating Daan) Manalo (INC). They can install judges, officials, politicians. They are very powerful.
4. Politics - political dynasties, politics of patronage. The effect on social and economic life is massive. No one gets a contract and business without the blessing of the public official. Without the tong....You cant get elected though without 3
Thats BERP.
What do you think?
What and who controls the lives of masses of Filipinos?
The street smart always say:
l. Bisyo - alak (the wine and beer manufacturers are lording it over), sugal (the PAGCOR, STL, jueteng are big pastimes and cause of shoot outs and controversies),
2 Eskuwela - is a big business; they have strong influence on their students; the alumni association influence the graduates. The professors and teachers exert big influence on the mindset and attitude of people.
3. Religion - enjoins exhorts the flock. It is a battler Royale among: Eddie Villanueva ( JIL,) Velarde, Ely Soriano (Dating Daan) Manalo (INC). They can install judges, officials, politicians. They are very powerful.
4. Politics - political dynasties, politics of patronage. The effect on social and economic life is massive. No one gets a contract and business without the blessing of the public official. Without the tong....You cant get elected though without 3
Thats BERP.
What do you think?
Putting out fires difficult in densely populated urban settlements
Social and political criticisms
Was this fire in Makati or Pasig City?
Rizal, Philippines. January 18, 2013. As we drove in Pasig City today, I was informed that there was a massive fire that rendered some 500 families homeless. Fire started about 5 pm and fire was out at 11 pm. It caused massive traffic jams. Another fire was reported in Makati too
Why so many homes were lost despite the immediate and massive response of firefighters? The poor planning -- narrow streets and lack of water lines make it difficult for firetrucks to enter and effectively put out fires.
Unless these settlements become firetrucks ready and friendly, we will be resigned to the usual fate - they will be totally consumed by fire and thousands rendered homeless.
Blame the government?
Rizal, Philippines. January 18, 2013. As we drove in Pasig City today, I was informed that there was a massive fire that rendered some 500 families homeless. Fire started about 5 pm and fire was out at 11 pm. It caused massive traffic jams. Another fire was reported in Makati too
Why so many homes were lost despite the immediate and massive response of firefighters? The poor planning -- narrow streets and lack of water lines make it difficult for firetrucks to enter and effectively put out fires.
Unless these settlements become firetrucks ready and friendly, we will be resigned to the usual fate - they will be totally consumed by fire and thousands rendered homeless.
Blame the government?
Motorcycles on the road on installment without insurance?
Social and political criticisms
Rizal | January 18, 2013. I just got home and there was traffic jam at from the floodway near Richmond. The reason, there was a collision between a Urvan and a motorcycle. It was a head on collision and the impact threw the Urvan into the opposite lane.
It was on the same spot where a fellow biker met an accident involving a jeep and a motorbike. The bike of our friend was a total wreck (worth Pl50,000) and his hospital bill (his leg was broken in three places, his shoulder was dislocated) was running into several hundreds of thousands of pesos. He could not get any compensation from both the motorcycle and the jeepney. Neither had comprehensive insurance.
Why are public utility vehicles allowed to run without comprehensive insurance?
How about motorbikes sold on installment? Would not the seller be at risk without comprehensive insurance if the motorbikes were impounded if involved in accident or wrecked?
Were these exceptions or as matter of course?
If there were insurance (honest ot goodness ones), this would have been a very simple claim processing.
As of now, our friend had to sue: pay for the attorney's acceptance and appearance fee and this wll take ages......
Rizal | January 18, 2013. I just got home and there was traffic jam at from the floodway near Richmond. The reason, there was a collision between a Urvan and a motorcycle. It was a head on collision and the impact threw the Urvan into the opposite lane.
It was on the same spot where a fellow biker met an accident involving a jeep and a motorbike. The bike of our friend was a total wreck (worth Pl50,000) and his hospital bill (his leg was broken in three places, his shoulder was dislocated) was running into several hundreds of thousands of pesos. He could not get any compensation from both the motorcycle and the jeepney. Neither had comprehensive insurance.
Why are public utility vehicles allowed to run without comprehensive insurance?
How about motorbikes sold on installment? Would not the seller be at risk without comprehensive insurance if the motorbikes were impounded if involved in accident or wrecked?
Were these exceptions or as matter of course?
If there were insurance (honest ot goodness ones), this would have been a very simple claim processing.
As of now, our friend had to sue: pay for the attorney's acceptance and appearance fee and this wll take ages......
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
40 richest people in the PHL
Social and political criticisms
From ABS CBN news posted 6/25/2012
The Philippine is now on unknown territory. Phisix has breached for the first time the 6,000 mark; the dollar to the peso is hovering at Php40: $l. Philippines would have one of the strongest currency growth in the region and 2nd highest appreciation of the stock market (Thailand is number one at 35%: PHL is 32%)
Does the billionaire list of richest Filipinos have anything t do with this?
The PHL riches list is being replaced by new names... Upstart new entrepreneurs who became successful.... The old rich may be getting old, losing steam and drive. The new ones are very agresssive
From ABS CBN news posted 6/25/2012
The Philippine is now on unknown territory. Phisix has breached for the first time the 6,000 mark; the dollar to the peso is hovering at Php40: $l. Philippines would have one of the strongest currency growth in the region and 2nd highest appreciation of the stock market (Thailand is number one at 35%: PHL is 32%)
Does the billionaire list of richest Filipinos have anything t do with this?
The PHL riches list is being replaced by new names... Upstart new entrepreneurs who became successful.... The old rich may be getting old, losing steam and drive. The new ones are very agresssive
PNP generals linked to jueteng ?
Social and political criticisms
From Manila Times June 2012
News report earlier linked two top generals to Jueteng collection. This was according to an email sent by certain Molly Acuna who is under the Intelligence Group of PNP. Molly was accused of being a jueteng collector for his bosses.
In the light of the recent Atimonan ambush which is alleged an anti - jueteng <or guns for hire ops> is there a link? Are the top guys involved?
Atimonan shoot -out linked to jueteng?
From Manila Times June 2012
News report earlier linked two top generals to Jueteng collection. This was according to an email sent by certain Molly Acuna who is under the Intelligence Group of PNP. Molly was accused of being a jueteng collector for his bosses.
In the light of the recent Atimonan ambush which is alleged an anti - jueteng <or guns for hire ops> is there a link? Are the top guys involved?
Atimonan shoot -out linked to jueteng?
Pnoy Regime conducive to gun ownership?
Social and political criticisms
From Manila Times.net January 16, 2013
Columnist Bobby Tiglao notes the proliferation of guns under the regime of the current regime. <this is not to mention his close ties with his shooting buddies> Colt 45 from China are being sold via the net. The people in the govt have for their sports target shooting.
The Atimonan shoot out, the accidental shooting of Nicole in a New Year revelry points to the love of guns by Filipinos, taking a cue from the leader.
Is this the right sports for the President?
Will the love of guns be deterrent to crimes?
Can peace finally come to our broken land?
Gun boom under Pnoy
From Manila Times.net January 16, 2013
Columnist Bobby Tiglao notes the proliferation of guns under the regime of the current regime. <this is not to mention his close ties with his shooting buddies> Colt 45 from China are being sold via the net. The people in the govt have for their sports target shooting.
The Atimonan shoot out, the accidental shooting of Nicole in a New Year revelry points to the love of guns by Filipinos, taking a cue from the leader.
Is this the right sports for the President?
Will the love of guns be deterrent to crimes?
Can peace finally come to our broken land?
Gun boom under Pnoy
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Checkpoint incident was an ambush, not a shoot - out?
Social and political criticisms
From GMA news
January l4, 2013. Manila. GMA news. It was reported that the deadly checkpoint incident in Atimonan seven days ago was not a shoot out but an ambush. The windows of the vehicles were closed and the shots to the vehicles outnumbered the alleged exit of bullets from the vehicle. One of the vehicles (latest report) was 214 entry points and 96 exit points; the other SUV had 59 entry points and 33 exit points. The exit points merely meant that bullets went through and through. It did not mean the vehicle occupants were able to fire back.
Why was the shooting so ferocious?
Were the lives of the personnel in great danger?
Is this in Mindanao; was there a war?
We have plenty of bullets?
No rules of engagement?
From GMA news
January l4, 2013. Manila. GMA news. It was reported that the deadly checkpoint incident in Atimonan seven days ago was not a shoot out but an ambush. The windows of the vehicles were closed and the shots to the vehicles outnumbered the alleged exit of bullets from the vehicle. One of the vehicles (latest report) was 214 entry points and 96 exit points; the other SUV had 59 entry points and 33 exit points. The exit points merely meant that bullets went through and through. It did not mean the vehicle occupants were able to fire back.
Why was the shooting so ferocious?
Were the lives of the personnel in great danger?
Is this in Mindanao; was there a war?
We have plenty of bullets?
No rules of engagement?
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Friday, January 11, 2013
Air Pollution in MM goes unabated?!
Social and political criticisms
Early jogging for fresh air; whaaat ? Just look at the hazy horizon
The cold morning and heavy overcast cloudy skies makes pollution worse in Metro Manila as the above and following photographs show. In an observation made by professors, there is perceived disconnect between what people say about green innovation and what we do.
We want green and clean environment but do we do:
l. Our vehicles spew nitrous oxide and black soot; (diesel smoke has been classified by WHO as carcinogenic)
2. We smoke;
3. Our factories (just like a well known glass factory) spew pollutants into the air.
4. Urban settlers without any remorse, dump garbage into floodway and Pasig river.
5. The public enforcer for waste disposal and environment might be sleeping on the job.
In the next 5 to 10 years, we pay with our lives and our ill health for this negligence (pagwawalang bahala) You do not need a Filosofo Tasyo for this. Pollution is the leading cause of COPD and other respiratory diseases, and hormonal imbalance which causes cancer. Pollution is a xenoestrogen
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The serenity (or beauty) of these early morning pictures belie the great danger that hang in the air. The other side of the lake (Alabang and Laguna) are invisible due to heavy haze
The cold morning and heavy overcast cloudy skies makes pollution worse in Metro Manila as the above and following photographs show. In an observation made by professors, there is perceived disconnect between what people say about green innovation and what we do.
We want green and clean environment but do we do:
l. Our vehicles spew nitrous oxide and black soot; (diesel smoke has been classified by WHO as carcinogenic)
2. We smoke;
3. Our factories (just like a well known glass factory) spew pollutants into the air.
4. Urban settlers without any remorse, dump garbage into floodway and Pasig river.
5. The public enforcer for waste disposal and environment might be sleeping on the job.
In the next 5 to 10 years, we pay with our lives and our ill health for this negligence (pagwawalang bahala) You do not need a Filosofo Tasyo for this. Pollution is the leading cause of COPD and other respiratory diseases, and hormonal imbalance which causes cancer. Pollution is a xenoestrogen
The serenity (or beauty) of these early morning pictures belie the great danger that hang in the air. The other side of the lake (Alabang and Laguna) are invisible due to heavy haze
Atimonan Quezon deadly checkpoint incident raises many questions?
Social and political criticisms
January 11, 2013. Manila Philippines. The deadly check point "encounter" shoot out raises many questions:
l. Why were not the rules of engagement not followed? How can the police leadership exercise more control?
2. Is this really a battle for jueteng turf? If so, how shameful for the police leadership fighting with their lives for the "barya", and how lowly can they get?
3. There are allegations that the slain Mimaropa senior police officer was on a gold buying and selling mission, and that the bag containing the gold allegedly bought at CamSur was missing?
???? and more????
4. Why 200 bullet holes in the vehicles that were shot? How ferocious can you get vs vehicles that did not stop at the check point?
5. Will this incident happen again now that gun ban is in effect? How can we be sure.
Fair warning to fellow motorists - do not travel at night and pass through checkpoints in secluded area. You may add to the 13 statistics.
January 11, 2013. Manila Philippines. The deadly check point "encounter" shoot out raises many questions:
l. Why were not the rules of engagement not followed? How can the police leadership exercise more control?
2. Is this really a battle for jueteng turf? If so, how shameful for the police leadership fighting with their lives for the "barya", and how lowly can they get?
3. There are allegations that the slain Mimaropa senior police officer was on a gold buying and selling mission, and that the bag containing the gold allegedly bought at CamSur was missing?
???? and more????
4. Why 200 bullet holes in the vehicles that were shot? How ferocious can you get vs vehicles that did not stop at the check point?
5. Will this incident happen again now that gun ban is in effect? How can we be sure.
Fair warning to fellow motorists - do not travel at night and pass through checkpoints in secluded area. You may add to the 13 statistics.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Shootout included cops and officers dead - why?
Social and political criticisms
From interaksyon
PNP is probing the deadly shootout that left 10 and 3 officers of PNP and PAF dead.
It was alleged that the shoot out was a jueteng turf war. ONe of those dead was Police Superitendent Alfredo Consumino, a PNPA Class 86 graduate. He had no deragatory record. He is currently the deputy director of support group of Mimaropa Regional Headquarters. One of the slain cops, POI Jeffrey Valdez is his aide.
The incident took place between the boundary of Atimonan and Plaridel. There were 200 bullet holes on the vehicles, with 186 coming from M 16 rifles; this reflects the intensity of gunfire/firefight. Cash amounting to P265,000 was found at the crime scene (and not as millions earlier reported)
The cops manning the checkpoint have been grounded, so with the Atimonan police chief and Quezon provincial commander. The action was a result of the findings that the correct police procedures were not followed The check point head was Superintendent Hansel Marantan, Deputy Intelligence chief of , who is with the intelligence group of Calabarzon regional police, not in uniform at the checkpoint. He was injured. There were 7 policemen assisted by 20 soldiers
Reports said that the encounter was that the info was that the group accosted was a guns for hire group; however, all but one of l4 guns at the crime scene were licensed.
l. Is the jueteng angle correct?
2. Is this a mistake encounter?
3. Why would PNP kill its own kind?
4. Why is the death toll so high? It is like PBO movies?
5. What is the Mimaropa officer doing there? ( covers Mindoro, Masbate, Romblon and Palawan) SPO1 Gruet Montuan one of those among killed, was supposed to be at Naujan at the time of the encounter
Quezon killing of 13 is not about guns for hire? It is a jueteng war?
From interaksyon
PNP is probing the deadly shootout that left 10 and 3 officers of PNP and PAF dead.
It was alleged that the shoot out was a jueteng turf war. ONe of those dead was Police Superitendent Alfredo Consumino, a PNPA Class 86 graduate. He had no deragatory record. He is currently the deputy director of support group of Mimaropa Regional Headquarters. One of the slain cops, POI Jeffrey Valdez is his aide.
The incident took place between the boundary of Atimonan and Plaridel. There were 200 bullet holes on the vehicles, with 186 coming from M 16 rifles; this reflects the intensity of gunfire/firefight. Cash amounting to P265,000 was found at the crime scene (and not as millions earlier reported)
The cops manning the checkpoint have been grounded, so with the Atimonan police chief and Quezon provincial commander. The action was a result of the findings that the correct police procedures were not followed The check point head was Superintendent Hansel Marantan, Deputy Intelligence chief of , who is with the intelligence group of Calabarzon regional police, not in uniform at the checkpoint. He was injured. There were 7 policemen assisted by 20 soldiers
Reports said that the encounter was that the info was that the group accosted was a guns for hire group; however, all but one of l4 guns at the crime scene were licensed.
l. Is the jueteng angle correct?
2. Is this a mistake encounter?
3. Why would PNP kill its own kind?
4. Why is the death toll so high? It is like PBO movies?
5. What is the Mimaropa officer doing there? ( covers Mindoro, Masbate, Romblon and Palawan) SPO1 Gruet Montuan one of those among killed, was supposed to be at Naujan at the time of the encounter
Quezon killing of 13 is not about guns for hire? It is a jueteng war?
Belmonte also gave cash gifts to Congressman?
Social and political criticisms
From rappler
After the news of Pl.6 million cash gift of JPE to 18 fellow senators, there was also news that Belmonte gave P0.5 million cash gift to the congressman. This is in the from of MOOE (maintenance and other operating expenses); they used to receive half of that amount on a non Christmas day. According to sources, it a 13th month, the usual practice in the Congress.
l. Do you think there is anything unusual about this?
2. Is this really a 13th month?
What do they do with public funds? Is this really the reason why citizens do not pay the right taxes?
Is this a bribe? Lusot ba ulit kung 13th month.
Solons confirm receiving P500,000 in MOOE last December
From rappler
After the news of Pl.6 million cash gift of JPE to 18 fellow senators, there was also news that Belmonte gave P0.5 million cash gift to the congressman. This is in the from of MOOE (maintenance and other operating expenses); they used to receive half of that amount on a non Christmas day. According to sources, it a 13th month, the usual practice in the Congress.
l. Do you think there is anything unusual about this?
2. Is this really a 13th month?
What do they do with public funds? Is this really the reason why citizens do not pay the right taxes?
Is this a bribe? Lusot ba ulit kung 13th month.
Solons confirm receiving P500,000 in MOOE last December
JPEs cash gift of P1.6 million to fellow senators from savings?
Social and political criticisms
An interaksyon article
It was reported that JPE gave PHP 1.6 million cash gift to the senators. Some allege that is to ward off a coup detat. Let us look into this.
l. Is it the personal money of JPE? If so where did he get it?
2. If it is govt funds, why was it called "cash gift"? Is it ok to give gifts using public funds?
Do they, does JPE own the govt funds?
3. If it govt funds, were proper administrative procedures followed?
Sen MDS, the arch enemy of JPE returned her cash gift to JPE (JPE returned MDS biscuit gift) urges audit of the savings of solons. The question is that is it possible? Will COA audit JPE. Ang takot na lang nila.!
At the end of the day, it is the integrity of the public official that matters. Do they have integrity?
Sen. Myriam urges audit of savings of solons, the grandma of all scams
An interaksyon article
It was reported that JPE gave PHP 1.6 million cash gift to the senators. Some allege that is to ward off a coup detat. Let us look into this.
l. Is it the personal money of JPE? If so where did he get it?
2. If it is govt funds, why was it called "cash gift"? Is it ok to give gifts using public funds?
Do they, does JPE own the govt funds?
3. If it govt funds, were proper administrative procedures followed?
Sen MDS, the arch enemy of JPE returned her cash gift to JPE (JPE returned MDS biscuit gift) urges audit of the savings of solons. The question is that is it possible? Will COA audit JPE. Ang takot na lang nila.!
At the end of the day, it is the integrity of the public official that matters. Do they have integrity?
Sen. Myriam urges audit of savings of solons, the grandma of all scams
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