Typhoon Ondoy and my grievances

from Time.com

Sadly, our country has been visited by a devastating typhoon and unforgettable calamity. The typhoon Ondoy that destructed lives, properties, dreams and hopes of our fellowmen is really unforgiving. The situation of the victims has really stricken every witness’ heart to feel for the victims. As for me, I wanted to give millions of money or lots and lots of foods but I do not have that amount and capacity.

One thing, however, that we can be thankful is that the incident happened before election. This unfortunate event really calls for a united cause of helping the victims. But as we have observed, the help has poured liberally through the additional help from the politicians. For many instances, Erap has been shown in the television visiting the affected places and giving stubs for relief goods. Noynoy and Mar have also made their share by spending their campaign funds for the basic needs of our affected fellowmen. Manny Villar, on the other hand, used his properties in giving away foods for the victims. This was time also for Gibo to be made known more in the general public through the NDCC. Well, of course, it is his responsibility to respond during these kinds of incidents. Many more politicians have reached out but their names were not that noisy in the media and press.

At least, at this time of disaster, some politicians are making their share. However, it is so sad hearing the grievances of some victims who were not reached by any government agencies for immediate response. The Malacanan has even soliciting for more aids, particularly foreign aids, in order to have more for the victims. It is also sad to know that after 4 days from that horrifying day, the victims have not recovered yet. Many have lost their houses and properties and beginning life from zero have been difficult for them.

During this time of disaster, why is it that, the government lacks hand to help and lacks resources to share. The government has been entrusted to be the protector and savior of the people. The people in position were entrusted to sit where they are sitting right now to help when needed. Then why is it that help is not adequate and we still have to beg from other countries for help. Can’t the government release at once an amount that will cover the finances of those in need? Is losing life still not enough before they act? It is so sad that the institution we have entrusted is failing to save us from these kinds of disasters. Thanks, however, to the private institutions that have been active and effective in reaching for the victims of the flash flood. Without them, more could have been included in the list of casualties.

Well, what should we expect from some Congressmen like this one

("Was buying food for keeps... then we saw Mikey Arroyo in Rustans Liquor Section asking the salesman for a brand of hard alcoholic drink. Effin Crazy! Just a few kilometers... away from Katipunan, people are needing help for search and rescue, and there he was buying bottles of alcohol"- person who took this photo.)
This already circulated in facebook, taken on the day typhoon Ondoy devastated our fellowmen. There are really some heartless people who still managed to enjoy life despite many lives have been shouting for help!

Lacson vs. Erap vs. Filipino people

The saying, “your best friend may be your number one enemy” can best describe the current relationship of Erap and Panfilo Lacson. Last week, Panfilo Lacson surprised the country with his revelation about his president, Joseph “Erap” E. Estrada. The revelations Lacson made during his privilege speech were dark secrets of Erap while he was still president. According to Lacson, Erap has micromanaged bureaucracy when he was still the president. From jueteng, smuggling, to even killings, Erap was involved.

SMUGGLING

According to Lacson, Erap ordered for the smuggling tons of rice. Though Erap denied Lacson’s allegations, some have corroborated to Lacson’s statement. But truth or not, smuggling cannot be denied. If only truth speaks, it can reveal the politicians’ linkage to smuggling and other kind of illegal activities. If the statement of Lacson will be relied upon, where could Erap disposed the rice? Have it contributed to the skyrocketing price of the rice today? But then, truth or hearsay, Lacson confirmed that smuggling is a favorite source of funds of some powerful politicians.

JUETENG

Lacson’s revelation about Jueteng cannot be doubted. Erap also confirmed that he really lobbied for the legalization of it. Jueteng has also been the reason why Erap was ousted from presidency but made Chavit Singson, Erap and others rich and powerful. On the second part of Lacson’s revelation, Erap and his son has been receiving payolas. This is not new. This was revealed during the impeachment against Erap. As to Erap, his desire to legalize Jueteng was to help those unemployed to have source of decent meals. If this was the reason of Erap, then it was worth shouting out in the streets to have him ousted. This only means that he cannot think of any decent means of resolving the unemployment rate in the Philippines.

As to Lacson, he said that he was against it. The PNP is the major agency that fights against jueteng. However, they are also the reason why jueteng is still the reigning number game in some provinces. Jueteng continued to fill in the policemen, politicians, and gabling lords’ pockets while the ordinary people continue to be a victim. Lacson can also be one of them. Jueteng payolas have probably the monetary machine that made the Estradas and other prominent politicians in power. With this, Filipino people bear the burden because they are being ruled by wicked people. Kawawang Pinoy.

ABUSE OF POWER

Lacson’s revelation about the forceful selling of PLDT stock shares may not affect much ordinary people. That is a matter between rich people. However, this will give a relieving feeling. In the hands of powerful and evil person, it is not only the poor people that suffer but also the rich. Sometimes, in the eyes of the wicked person, the rich and the poor are the same. What a pathetic logic.

DACER-CORBITO MURDER CASE

After ten years, the Dacer-Corbito Case was revived not only because of Dumlao and Mancao’s “the return” to the Philippines but also through the speech of Lacson. From the news, both Lacson and Erap are implicated in the murder case but both denied their contribution. Lacson cannot deny that behind his revelation is the desire to influence the people and even present himself as innocent and clean, as he always say. Unfortunately for him and for Erap, the truth cannot be bent by any sacrifices or heroic statement. Despite any statements that Lacson and the Estrarada’s will make, truth and justice will surely reveal.

With the present situation of bickering and exchanges of allegations and defenses, there is only one statement that we should pray for, “May God spare the Philippines from Sen. Panfilo Lacson and Estradas.”

Mar: I retreat. Noy NOy: I need retreat

Mar’s political career turnout has indeed shocked the country. Mar’s act of giving up his political ambition this 2010 in favor of Senator Aquino has really led the political future of Philippines to the path of hope. The decision made by Mar Roxas is indisputably a great sacrifice. His political ambition for presidency has already been known at the first showing of his million worth of commercial. Apart from that, his marriage to Korina Sachez also spiced up to his popularity tactics. Undeniably, the efforts he had earlier made worth millions. However, this September 1, he renounced his ambition and gave way for Se. Aquino.

The act of Mar Roxas is indeed an example of great sacrifice. A great sacrifice for the greater success of his plans for the country. Though in my own political analysis, he has relinquished his ambition because he already knew that Sen. Aquino would win if the latter runs, his deed is still worthy of applause. It cannot be denied that he was filled with frustrations. Yet, he managed to stand firm to his political decision. Apart from that, knowing the he is the real kin of the person who established the Liberal party, he is still the one who gave way.

With his political decision, we hope that Mar Roxas’ sacrifices will bear fruit. We hope that the people’s dream of real change will be achieved by 2010. Though, up to this moment, Sen. Aquino has not yet confirmed his candidacy, it is much expected that he will stand the fight for the Liberal party. With this unexpected political U-turns, hopefully the Philippine will finally have a clean government.

Hopefully, Sen. Aquino will be guided by the Holy Spirit as to his political decision. It is true that millions of people are pushing him to run for presidency for his clean political characters. Corruption may also his least thing to do while in position. However, according to political analysts, he does not have control over the Congress. Unfortunately, the Congress is still ruled by the party of the administration. But then, among the Filipino masses, character comes first before power of political organization. This is the asset of Sen. Aquino that he can be proud of. Needless to say, it is still early to say the turnout of the 2010 election. But then, hopefully, the Filipino people will unite in supporting the right leader this 2010. And, hopefully, the person to be crowned as president will not fail the Filipino people. Instead, he will lead the country towards prosperity and peace.