Ang buong akala ng kampo ni Senador Manny Villar ay tapat ang kanilang binuong alyansa sa mga kilalang progresibong kandidato na sina Satur Ocampo at Liza Maza. Dahil na rin sa ningning ng binitiwang pangako na 2 milyong command votes para sa Nacionalista Party at ang buong senatorial slate nito ay mistulang na-iukit ang kasunduan sa pagitan ng dalawang grupo.
Ngunit ang nasabing alyansa ay posibleng maglaho dahil na rin sa isang nadiskubreng plano. Lingid sa kaalaman ni Villar ay wala palang balak tuparin ng kampo nila Satur ang pangakong pagbibigay ng 2 milyong boto sa NP dahil tanging ang pangalan nila Ocampo at Maza ang kasalukuyang inuutos na dapat isulat sa balota ng mga senador sa dadating na eleksyon.
Ito ba ang isusukli ng mga militante sa kasunduan nila kay Villar? Ang gawing mistulang talunan ang iba nitong mga kandidato sa pagka-senador? Paano na sina Miriam Defensor-Santiago, Bong Revilla, Pia Cayetano, Bongbong Marcos, Ariel Querubin, Adel Tamano, Gilbert Remulla, Susan “Toots” Ople, Gwendolyn Pimentel at Mon-Mon Mitra na kanilang pina-asa na may makukuhang malaking boto mula sa kanilang hanay? Kung si Marcos lang sana ang hindi iboboto ng mga militante ay maaari pa nating maintindihan ngunit ang paglaglag sa buong senatorial slate ay isang malinaw na kalapastanganan.
Sa posibleng magiging away sa loob NP sa pagkakataong lumabas at matunugan ng ibang kandidato ang ganitong pagtataksil ay sino kaya ang kakampihan ni Villar? Tatayo ba siya sa likod ng iba niyang senatoriables at ipagpipilitan na iutos nila Satur at Maza sa kanilang mga taga-suporta na ang buong miyembro ng kaniyang senatorial slate ay iboto or siya ba ay magsasawalang-kibo na lamang upang hindi maging tagilid ang kaniyang posibleng pagkapanalo sa pagka-pangulo?
Dito natin masisilip kung talagang may prinsipyo si Villar tulad ng kaniyang matagal nang isinasaad sa publiko o baka mas makinang ang kaniyang pangarap na maka-upo sa palasyo tulad ng ating napatunayan ng ito ay makipag-alyado sa mga sinasabing taga-suporta ng komunismo.
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Sunday, March 28, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
SHOULD WE VOTE COMMUNISTS TO THE SENATE?
Juan dela Cruz Loses Fair Judgment
Are we really expecting for the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) to embrace the democratic process that easily? Is their cadre’s entry to mainstream politics a guarantee that they would hold back their attacks against men in uniform and other unarmed targets they have subjected under their extortion schemes, like the private mine firms they admittedly burned-down to ashes for unsuccessful pay-ups? It does not really matter if groups like Bayan Muna and Gabriela continue to hold their peace on their open secret linkages with the Communist Party. The public have had their fair share of political lies; and, Satur Ocampo yelling his innocence on his detested tie-up with the CPP-NPA is no different.
Ocampo has openly accepted Communist contributions for his campaigns through Makabayang Alyansa ng Mamamayan or (MAKABAYAN), an independent political pool that is fielding his senatorial bid. In fact, not later than MAKABAYAN’s formal launch in April of last year, the CPP-NPA has already allotted 1 billion pesos worth of campaign support for MAKABAYAN that included the 50 million shared on Ocampo. If we swallow Ocampo’s hypocrisy claiming that he has no allegiance with the CPP-NPA, why then would he accept the 50M from the renowned enemy of the state? It is common knowledge that no debt goes unpaid in Philippine politics. One way or another, these political donors would have their intentions clear and their favors presented on the table. Just what is it that the Communist Party wants in supporting Ocampo to the senateship when they are naturally against the current political process that included the powers of the Congress and the Senate?
The CPP-NPA has battled forty years to overthrow democracy and install Communist stewardship in the state. Would you really think they would dismiss their efforts that easily and give-up their ideals by embracing the political process they have tagged imperialistic and oppressive? If they have that much faith with peaceful reforms such as the inception of their democratic participation through Communist adherents being elected in government, why else would they continue arming militias in the provinces? If this could be done peacefully, the CPP should have long ditched the New People’s Army (NPA) who would become immaterial as they embrace legit means of airing their grievances. Ocampo on one hand is as guilty of this deceit. Ocampo’s so-called “unlikely” friendship with the CPP-NPA hierarchy, particularly Jose Maria Sison who has been speaking highly of his political career, should have been one good reason for the voters to rule him out in the nearing senatorial elections.
Ocampo is a confidante of the Godless and enslaving Communist –Sison. Try and imagine just what Sison would ask of him as a “return of investment” for the 1 billion pesos that the CPP-NPA had entrusted to his political machinery. Whose interests will Ocampo try to serve? The man that practically funded his dreams and made his senateship possible or Juan dela Cruz of whom he knows nothing about? Besides, common “tao” never rang a bell on Ocampo’s consciousness as he squandered his nine years in Congress without a single law written for the welfare of the marginalized sector he claims to represent. In fact, he helped promulgate 5 bills all natured to tie AFP’s hand in their operations against the NPA. If he was in Congress to serve as Sison’s legitimate alter ego, what else do you expect from him in the Senate?
Are we really expecting for the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) to embrace the democratic process that easily? Is their cadre’s entry to mainstream politics a guarantee that they would hold back their attacks against men in uniform and other unarmed targets they have subjected under their extortion schemes, like the private mine firms they admittedly burned-down to ashes for unsuccessful pay-ups? It does not really matter if groups like Bayan Muna and Gabriela continue to hold their peace on their open secret linkages with the Communist Party. The public have had their fair share of political lies; and, Satur Ocampo yelling his innocence on his detested tie-up with the CPP-NPA is no different.
Ocampo has openly accepted Communist contributions for his campaigns through Makabayang Alyansa ng Mamamayan or (MAKABAYAN), an independent political pool that is fielding his senatorial bid. In fact, not later than MAKABAYAN’s formal launch in April of last year, the CPP-NPA has already allotted 1 billion pesos worth of campaign support for MAKABAYAN that included the 50 million shared on Ocampo. If we swallow Ocampo’s hypocrisy claiming that he has no allegiance with the CPP-NPA, why then would he accept the 50M from the renowned enemy of the state? It is common knowledge that no debt goes unpaid in Philippine politics. One way or another, these political donors would have their intentions clear and their favors presented on the table. Just what is it that the Communist Party wants in supporting Ocampo to the senateship when they are naturally against the current political process that included the powers of the Congress and the Senate?
The CPP-NPA has battled forty years to overthrow democracy and install Communist stewardship in the state. Would you really think they would dismiss their efforts that easily and give-up their ideals by embracing the political process they have tagged imperialistic and oppressive? If they have that much faith with peaceful reforms such as the inception of their democratic participation through Communist adherents being elected in government, why else would they continue arming militias in the provinces? If this could be done peacefully, the CPP should have long ditched the New People’s Army (NPA) who would become immaterial as they embrace legit means of airing their grievances. Ocampo on one hand is as guilty of this deceit. Ocampo’s so-called “unlikely” friendship with the CPP-NPA hierarchy, particularly Jose Maria Sison who has been speaking highly of his political career, should have been one good reason for the voters to rule him out in the nearing senatorial elections.
Ocampo is a confidante of the Godless and enslaving Communist –Sison. Try and imagine just what Sison would ask of him as a “return of investment” for the 1 billion pesos that the CPP-NPA had entrusted to his political machinery. Whose interests will Ocampo try to serve? The man that practically funded his dreams and made his senateship possible or Juan dela Cruz of whom he knows nothing about? Besides, common “tao” never rang a bell on Ocampo’s consciousness as he squandered his nine years in Congress without a single law written for the welfare of the marginalized sector he claims to represent. In fact, he helped promulgate 5 bills all natured to tie AFP’s hand in their operations against the NPA. If he was in Congress to serve as Sison’s legitimate alter ego, what else do you expect from him in the Senate?
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
BM SILENCED ON C5 CONTROVERSY
There is no question that Bayan Muna Rep. Saturnino Ocampo will reserve his silence regarding the C5 Double insertion. His “no comment” stance is already a done deal after signing a so-called merger with Nacionalista Party in exchange that he be invited on the senatorial slate. Imagine the 2 million command vote of BM and Gabriela being collectively sold to buyers like Sen. Villar. These votes being marketed on Villar’s lap is the same exact reason why Ocampo would not move a muscle against the C5 hullabaloo. Ocampo could not simply bite his client’s head-off.
Rights groups colluding with TRAPOs for the sake of higher office best describes how loose morals pollute politics. What is even more alarming is the part where voters simply do not give a damn on whether flip flops continue to enjoy influence or not. Juan dela Cruzes who buy these political gimmicks are the ones to blame. Even the activists inside BM and Gabriela who all claim they are pushing for the people’s will and fighting against political tyranny are not immune to such thievery of ethics. BM members who let Ocampo vend of their votes to the next best political financier are no better than those vote buying enthusiasts in the province. In fact, they are a shameful emblem among the so-called People’s associations.
What sort of change do we expect from these activists turned politicians? They are no different from the TRAPOs they hated before. Who can now tell whether their protests against the administration was not a matter of playing it smart to help the opposition they now align themselves to? What if those anti-Gloria stances were just a “salvo” in preparation for Villar’s presidency? Bayan Muna keeping their distance on the C5 Double insertion on the basis that they are now under Villar’s payroll proves them as “activists for hire”. They are selling their protests for the right amount of cash or position.
Of course Villar’s Php 500,000 worth of doled-out money to Maza and Ocampo’s candidacies was just the tip of iceberg. Negotiations between these parties could not end at such cheap price. The 2 million command vote of BM and Gabriela supersedes that mediocre “paycheck”. In fact other than being adopted inside NP, the two hopeful activists are also promised of cabinet positions if they fail the senateship while Villar becomes the duly elected president. These post-election positions serve as good leverage that would assure Ocampo and Maza’s positions in mainstream government beyond 2010. Quite frankly, this is what Liberal Party bet- Sen. Mar Roxas declined boasting that his Party could swim across victory solely on Cory’s charm; an insult to the capacity of BM and Gabriela who believe they gather a stronghold of the public’s interests minding their Leftist identity.
Juan dela Cruz is not questioning BM and Gabriela’s no-show with regard to the issue of the C5 Double insertion. Reasons behind this “boycott” are nonetheless obvious as Ocampo and Maza brush shoulders on newspaper headlines. Juan dela Cruz is never that dumb. Soon these flip-flops and TRAPO suck-ups will be dealt with; most certainly, “sa kangkungan din sila pupulutin”.
Rights groups colluding with TRAPOs for the sake of higher office best describes how loose morals pollute politics. What is even more alarming is the part where voters simply do not give a damn on whether flip flops continue to enjoy influence or not. Juan dela Cruzes who buy these political gimmicks are the ones to blame. Even the activists inside BM and Gabriela who all claim they are pushing for the people’s will and fighting against political tyranny are not immune to such thievery of ethics. BM members who let Ocampo vend of their votes to the next best political financier are no better than those vote buying enthusiasts in the province. In fact, they are a shameful emblem among the so-called People’s associations.
What sort of change do we expect from these activists turned politicians? They are no different from the TRAPOs they hated before. Who can now tell whether their protests against the administration was not a matter of playing it smart to help the opposition they now align themselves to? What if those anti-Gloria stances were just a “salvo” in preparation for Villar’s presidency? Bayan Muna keeping their distance on the C5 Double insertion on the basis that they are now under Villar’s payroll proves them as “activists for hire”. They are selling their protests for the right amount of cash or position.
Of course Villar’s Php 500,000 worth of doled-out money to Maza and Ocampo’s candidacies was just the tip of iceberg. Negotiations between these parties could not end at such cheap price. The 2 million command vote of BM and Gabriela supersedes that mediocre “paycheck”. In fact other than being adopted inside NP, the two hopeful activists are also promised of cabinet positions if they fail the senateship while Villar becomes the duly elected president. These post-election positions serve as good leverage that would assure Ocampo and Maza’s positions in mainstream government beyond 2010. Quite frankly, this is what Liberal Party bet- Sen. Mar Roxas declined boasting that his Party could swim across victory solely on Cory’s charm; an insult to the capacity of BM and Gabriela who believe they gather a stronghold of the public’s interests minding their Leftist identity.
Juan dela Cruz is not questioning BM and Gabriela’s no-show with regard to the issue of the C5 Double insertion. Reasons behind this “boycott” are nonetheless obvious as Ocampo and Maza brush shoulders on newspaper headlines. Juan dela Cruz is never that dumb. Soon these flip-flops and TRAPO suck-ups will be dealt with; most certainly, “sa kangkungan din sila pupulutin”.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
COMMUNIST BOYCOTTS C5 CONTROVERSY
The line-up of Nacionalista Party (NP) is said to be closing their eyes and ears on the Senate’s call to censure NP bet Sen. Manuel Villar over his hand in the C5 Double insertion controversy. These 2010 hopefuls, who are early Villar suck-ups, that include Communist supportive senatoriables like Satur Ocampo and Liza Maza are obviously boycotting the Senate inquest in exchange of continued political favors. The well-financed NP and its “able” machinery that could boost the campaigns of Maza and Ocampo are too valuable that the graft case on Villar is deemed irrelevant.
This is the same mantra of Villar’s minions in the Senate that include Senators Allan Cayetano, Edgardo Angara, Joker Arroyo and Lito Lapid. All five of said senators made a no-show stint last Janury 19th as the Senate opened its quorum on the inquest regarding the C5 funds. Sadly, this is how Villar’s charm reigns among its co-senators. Villar is apparently already enjoying immunity even before getting duly elected. The supposed demigod image of Villar is the very reason why Ocampo and Maza gambled their “names” under his picket despite the sounding disfavor of the public. Absolution in the Philippine politics is made possible by “money”, influence and “charm”; Villar is enjoying this fairly early.
Ocampo and Maza claimed to have been on the streets for the pursuit of people’s interest. They were there during the EDSA Uno revolt that seated former Pres. Cory Aquino in the promise that reform and change of leadership would resolve the sickening extent of political exploitation. But it is no secret that EDSA I remained ineffective, otherwise EDSA Dos and Tres would not have taken place. Something definitely went wrong despite people’s eagerness for reform. And surely, it is because people like Maza and Ocampo continue to exist. Both of them ride on different issues from TRAPO to the next but easily reconciles with those claimed grafters in exchange for favors.
The 2010 elections will serve as the breaking point politics wise. This will bring a new Communist breed inside the state government spearheaded by Maza or Ocampo who have already transformed themselves as TRAPO lapdogs. Quite frankly, their “rights groups” would now swear to protect the best interests of Villar and Nacionalista’s, turning them altogether into “Villar’s rights groups. Inevitably, Bayan Muna (BM) will transform to “Villar Muna”. This newly-formed “VM” would gladly help in sidetracking the investigations on NP’s presidential bet. In time, there will surely be a VM-led picket protests pressuring the government to junk the C5 controversy.
It is disturbing how politics is “fashioned” to fit the interest of every hopeful here in the country; like how TRAPOs laundry their names clean and prey on the vulnerable public. In this array, Maza and Ocampo are the best lab rats and satisfy their long quench for much power. Both of them are a disgrace to the victors of Edsa revolts.
This is the same mantra of Villar’s minions in the Senate that include Senators Allan Cayetano, Edgardo Angara, Joker Arroyo and Lito Lapid. All five of said senators made a no-show stint last Janury 19th as the Senate opened its quorum on the inquest regarding the C5 funds. Sadly, this is how Villar’s charm reigns among its co-senators. Villar is apparently already enjoying immunity even before getting duly elected. The supposed demigod image of Villar is the very reason why Ocampo and Maza gambled their “names” under his picket despite the sounding disfavor of the public. Absolution in the Philippine politics is made possible by “money”, influence and “charm”; Villar is enjoying this fairly early.
Ocampo and Maza claimed to have been on the streets for the pursuit of people’s interest. They were there during the EDSA Uno revolt that seated former Pres. Cory Aquino in the promise that reform and change of leadership would resolve the sickening extent of political exploitation. But it is no secret that EDSA I remained ineffective, otherwise EDSA Dos and Tres would not have taken place. Something definitely went wrong despite people’s eagerness for reform. And surely, it is because people like Maza and Ocampo continue to exist. Both of them ride on different issues from TRAPO to the next but easily reconciles with those claimed grafters in exchange for favors.
The 2010 elections will serve as the breaking point politics wise. This will bring a new Communist breed inside the state government spearheaded by Maza or Ocampo who have already transformed themselves as TRAPO lapdogs. Quite frankly, their “rights groups” would now swear to protect the best interests of Villar and Nacionalista’s, turning them altogether into “Villar’s rights groups. Inevitably, Bayan Muna (BM) will transform to “Villar Muna”. This newly-formed “VM” would gladly help in sidetracking the investigations on NP’s presidential bet. In time, there will surely be a VM-led picket protests pressuring the government to junk the C5 controversy.
It is disturbing how politics is “fashioned” to fit the interest of every hopeful here in the country; like how TRAPOs laundry their names clean and prey on the vulnerable public. In this array, Maza and Ocampo are the best lab rats and satisfy their long quench for much power. Both of them are a disgrace to the victors of Edsa revolts.
Friday, January 15, 2010
COMMUNIST TRUCED ON MARCOSES “Victims of Martial Law Trivial During Elections”
Who says one cannot be defeated before the 2010 election is over? Try to look at how Bayan Muna Rep. Saturnino Ocampo bends in the likes of presidentiable Sen. Manuel Villar for the sake that he gets the Nacionalista Party cut. Other than subjecting himself to Traditional Politicians (TRAPOs) like Villar, he now an “ass-wipe” for former enemies likes the son of former dictator- Ilocos Norte Rep. Bongbong Marcos. All three are making an unlikely friendship for the sake that their merged support blocs gets them in higher positions? Even before the elections, Ocampo has already admitted defeat. Defeat in terms of his very own principle which he is trying to recycle for the public to buy. What good is a hopeful politician when he is nothing but a downright serving his interest among everything else?
By 2010, what could be expected of these three? What would a divided picket do for reform or progress? After they get elected in office, what else would we look forward to than riddling back-stabbing? Or better yet, we could pay interest on Ocampo making a public apology for his allegiance to a corrupt “president to-be”; as if the admittance made it worth his fancied clemency. But are we not tired of hearing political excuses? The “I am sorry” of Gloria was rudely swallowed by Juan dela Cruz, why would Ocampo think his would be taken differently? Is it because his activist’s storyline would make a good cover-up?
Ocampo, who was a former NPA commander and had served long in the Communist Party’s kangaroo court, is also the same person who asks us to run down the city streets and make a picket. He had urged people to protest against people like Villar, to whom he now serve like some deity. If he had called it quits on the fight against abusive politicians who continue to benefit on public ignorance, then what else is true in the political platform he is trying to make us gulp? To which, who or what is his loyalty and service offered for?
It is an open secret that the Communist Party has dole-out millions for his senatorial campaigns. In fact, his political Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan or MAKABAYAN has accepted 50 million worth of fund machinery from the CPP hierarchy. Around 1 billion of CPP-NPA “red money” was given away for his candidacy. Is this not a cause for alarm? Why would the Communist Party support some political hopeful? Is it because Ocampo already swore commitment in the plot to eradicate the instituted democracy and have Jose Maria Sison as a shadow decision-maker behind his senate seat?
Ocampo is serving both a Communist tyrant (Sison) and power- greedy TRAPOs like Villar and Bongbong. One considers this as Ocampo’s act of desperation. He had worn-out his welcome in Kamara, politically speaking, as he was seated for three consecutive terms already. Aiming for a higher post such as the senate is the only trick Ocampo has in his pocket, all TRAPOs do, no matter how they try to deny being one and tries to laundry their names. They wanted the votes that do not fit their character. This is how politicians steal our rights. This is how Ocampo tries to win.
By 2010, what could be expected of these three? What would a divided picket do for reform or progress? After they get elected in office, what else would we look forward to than riddling back-stabbing? Or better yet, we could pay interest on Ocampo making a public apology for his allegiance to a corrupt “president to-be”; as if the admittance made it worth his fancied clemency. But are we not tired of hearing political excuses? The “I am sorry” of Gloria was rudely swallowed by Juan dela Cruz, why would Ocampo think his would be taken differently? Is it because his activist’s storyline would make a good cover-up?
Ocampo, who was a former NPA commander and had served long in the Communist Party’s kangaroo court, is also the same person who asks us to run down the city streets and make a picket. He had urged people to protest against people like Villar, to whom he now serve like some deity. If he had called it quits on the fight against abusive politicians who continue to benefit on public ignorance, then what else is true in the political platform he is trying to make us gulp? To which, who or what is his loyalty and service offered for?
It is an open secret that the Communist Party has dole-out millions for his senatorial campaigns. In fact, his political Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan or MAKABAYAN has accepted 50 million worth of fund machinery from the CPP hierarchy. Around 1 billion of CPP-NPA “red money” was given away for his candidacy. Is this not a cause for alarm? Why would the Communist Party support some political hopeful? Is it because Ocampo already swore commitment in the plot to eradicate the instituted democracy and have Jose Maria Sison as a shadow decision-maker behind his senate seat?
Ocampo is serving both a Communist tyrant (Sison) and power- greedy TRAPOs like Villar and Bongbong. One considers this as Ocampo’s act of desperation. He had worn-out his welcome in Kamara, politically speaking, as he was seated for three consecutive terms already. Aiming for a higher post such as the senate is the only trick Ocampo has in his pocket, all TRAPOs do, no matter how they try to deny being one and tries to laundry their names. They wanted the votes that do not fit their character. This is how politicians steal our rights. This is how Ocampo tries to win.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
OCAMPO SOFTENS TO THE MARCOSES FOR A SENATE SEAT!
Pressured by the nearing elections Bayan Muna Representative Satur Ocampo softens on Ilocos Norte Rep. Bongbong Marcos. Most sees that unlikely “friendship” as a show of “courtesy” to Nacionalista Party “presidentiable” and current “financier” of both Bongbong and Ocampo.
By the time Villar announced the Marcoses’ entry in NP, his guest candidates composing senatorial activists like Ocampo and Gabriela Representative Liza Maza both pledged to quit their ties with Villar and stay afloat inside MAKABAYAN or their newly-installed political pool Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan. The two were said to dancing the “cha-cha” with Villar, pressuring to choose them over Bongbong.
Seriously, Maza and Ocampo who are both lacking campaign profitability could not survive without a push from political magnates such as NP. Besides, all known presidential bets for next year were all part of Bayan Muna or Gabriela’s watchlist. It was simply a matter of choosing the lesser evil; as they are to choose between their ousted Pres. Joseph Estrada or else mingle with their so-called CARP abusers that is nevertheless headed by Sen. Benigno “Noy-noy” Aquino. Other than, putting a blind eye on Villar’s C5 Controversy, what else could be easier done to get the right amount of political support?
NP, which opened its doors to a variety of interesting candidates that are either Communist-inclined, former dictators or else band of mutineers, is the only fitting political dumpster for desperate Ocampo and Maza to park their candidacies. Villar, who seem to be chasing the odds with his quite troubling “senate slate”, knows of Ocampo and Maza’s squat alternatives. Villar, not giving-in on the two’s (Ocampo and Maza) tantrum proves that he is a better TRAPO. It is quite obvious that Ocampo and Maza needed Villar more. Thus, it is but fitting that they abide by what NP and Villar wants; even if this means swallowing their pride and have the public criticize them over befriending the Marcoses.
By the time Villar announced the Marcoses’ entry in NP, his guest candidates composing senatorial activists like Ocampo and Gabriela Representative Liza Maza both pledged to quit their ties with Villar and stay afloat inside MAKABAYAN or their newly-installed political pool Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan. The two were said to dancing the “cha-cha” with Villar, pressuring to choose them over Bongbong.
Seriously, Maza and Ocampo who are both lacking campaign profitability could not survive without a push from political magnates such as NP. Besides, all known presidential bets for next year were all part of Bayan Muna or Gabriela’s watchlist. It was simply a matter of choosing the lesser evil; as they are to choose between their ousted Pres. Joseph Estrada or else mingle with their so-called CARP abusers that is nevertheless headed by Sen. Benigno “Noy-noy” Aquino. Other than, putting a blind eye on Villar’s C5 Controversy, what else could be easier done to get the right amount of political support?
NP, which opened its doors to a variety of interesting candidates that are either Communist-inclined, former dictators or else band of mutineers, is the only fitting political dumpster for desperate Ocampo and Maza to park their candidacies. Villar, who seem to be chasing the odds with his quite troubling “senate slate”, knows of Ocampo and Maza’s squat alternatives. Villar, not giving-in on the two’s (Ocampo and Maza) tantrum proves that he is a better TRAPO. It is quite obvious that Ocampo and Maza needed Villar more. Thus, it is but fitting that they abide by what NP and Villar wants; even if this means swallowing their pride and have the public criticize them over befriending the Marcoses.
Friday, January 8, 2010
SATUR PLASTIK, DI TUNAY NA AYAW KAY BONGBONG
Muli nating napatunayan na isang magaling na artista lamang itong si Bayan Muna Representative Satur Ocampo dahil ito ay nagpaka-plastic sa mismong Christmas party na idinaraos sa compound ng Nacionalista Party ni Senador Manny Villar. Dati-rati ay parati nating nakikitang nanggagalaiti itong si Satur upang itanggi sa publiko ang kahit ano mang ugnayan niya kay Bongbong Marcos ngunit sa nasabing pagdiriwang ay bigla itong kumabig at nakipag-kamay sa nasabing personalidad. Ano ang motibo sa likod ng kaniyang biglang pagkabig?
Sa tulad nating mga botante, isa lamang ang mensahe nito. Ito ay ang patunay na tulad ng mga pulitikong binabatikos ni Satur Ocampo ay siya rin pala ay isang sertipikadong TRAPO na may kakayahang talikuran ang prinsipyo para lamang makakuha ng pogi points sa publiko at media at upang matiyak ang kaniyang pagkapanalo sa dadating na eleksyon sa 2010. Kung dati ay madalas natin naririnig ang boses ni Satur na kaliwa’t kanan na nagsasambit ng batikos laban sa kung sino man ang kaniyang gustong siraan, ngayon ay madalas na natin itong nakikitang naka-ngiting aso.
Nakakaawa na madali niyang nalinlang ang kaniyang mga taga-suporta na mga NPA na hanggang ngayon ay patuloy na lumilikom ng pera para sa kaniyang kandidatura. Lingid sa kanilang kaalaman ay na nabenta na pala ni Satur ang kaniyang prinsipyo at ngayon ay gahamang nag-aambisyon na lamang ng mataas na pwesto para sa sarili lamang niyang kapakanan. Kumpletong-kumpleto na talaga ang ginagawang pagbabalat kayo ni Satur Ocampo bilang “sugo” ng mga NPA sa pagpasok sa pulitika ng ating bansa ngunit sa katunayan ay ginagagamit lamang niya ang mga ito upang palawakin ang kaniya tsansa sa 2010 at upang makalikom ng pinansyal na resources.
Tulad ng isang TRAPO, makikita natin ang kagalingan ni Satur sa pagpapabango ng kaniyang pangalan at ang pakikipag-alyansa nito maski sa mga grupong may salunggat na paninindigan kesa sa kaniya at sa grupo na sumusuporta sa kaniya. Napag-alaman na ang pag-alis ni Satur at Liza Maza sa senatorial slate ni Senador Villar pagkatapos ipasok si Marcos ay isang stratehiya lamang upang ipamukha ng dalawa ang mawawalang boto sa Nacionalista Party presidentiable sakali sila ay tuluyang ilaglag.
Dapat palakpakan si Satur Ocampo at Liza Maza sa kanilang magaling na pagbabalat-kayo at panlilinlang na ginagawa sa publiko at pati na rin sa mga NPA na parang mga puppet na sumusunod sa kanilang layaw. Kailan kaya sila magigising sa katotohanan?
Sa tulad nating mga botante, isa lamang ang mensahe nito. Ito ay ang patunay na tulad ng mga pulitikong binabatikos ni Satur Ocampo ay siya rin pala ay isang sertipikadong TRAPO na may kakayahang talikuran ang prinsipyo para lamang makakuha ng pogi points sa publiko at media at upang matiyak ang kaniyang pagkapanalo sa dadating na eleksyon sa 2010. Kung dati ay madalas natin naririnig ang boses ni Satur na kaliwa’t kanan na nagsasambit ng batikos laban sa kung sino man ang kaniyang gustong siraan, ngayon ay madalas na natin itong nakikitang naka-ngiting aso.
Nakakaawa na madali niyang nalinlang ang kaniyang mga taga-suporta na mga NPA na hanggang ngayon ay patuloy na lumilikom ng pera para sa kaniyang kandidatura. Lingid sa kanilang kaalaman ay na nabenta na pala ni Satur ang kaniyang prinsipyo at ngayon ay gahamang nag-aambisyon na lamang ng mataas na pwesto para sa sarili lamang niyang kapakanan. Kumpletong-kumpleto na talaga ang ginagawang pagbabalat kayo ni Satur Ocampo bilang “sugo” ng mga NPA sa pagpasok sa pulitika ng ating bansa ngunit sa katunayan ay ginagagamit lamang niya ang mga ito upang palawakin ang kaniya tsansa sa 2010 at upang makalikom ng pinansyal na resources.
Tulad ng isang TRAPO, makikita natin ang kagalingan ni Satur sa pagpapabango ng kaniyang pangalan at ang pakikipag-alyansa nito maski sa mga grupong may salunggat na paninindigan kesa sa kaniya at sa grupo na sumusuporta sa kaniya. Napag-alaman na ang pag-alis ni Satur at Liza Maza sa senatorial slate ni Senador Villar pagkatapos ipasok si Marcos ay isang stratehiya lamang upang ipamukha ng dalawa ang mawawalang boto sa Nacionalista Party presidentiable sakali sila ay tuluyang ilaglag.
Dapat palakpakan si Satur Ocampo at Liza Maza sa kanilang magaling na pagbabalat-kayo at panlilinlang na ginagawa sa publiko at pati na rin sa mga NPA na parang mga puppet na sumusunod sa kanilang layaw. Kailan kaya sila magigising sa katotohanan?
Monday, January 4, 2010
MILITANTS RIDE-ON MAGUINDANAO BLOODBATH “Inopacan Mass Grave in Memoriam”
It is highly unlikely for Bayan Muna’s Satur Ocampo to snoop on the recent Maguindanao bloodbath like he was some saint. The former Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and New People’s Army (NPA) leader (Ocampo) is making a mock on the bewailing public. Has he completely lost his “delicadeza”, particularly on around sixty-nine (69) unearthed corpses in Inopacan, Leyte which was attested as his doing way back in 1985? Does he honestly think that the victims of the mass grave dug out on the isolated woodland in Leyte have thrown-out their enmity towards his masked Communist despotism?
The Ampatuan leadership in Maguindanao, which witnesses speak-of as tyrannical and obtrusive, is a mirror-image of Ocampo’s headship of the NPA-threatened areas in Southern Luzon and Eastern Visayas. The purging or cleansing operations of the CPP-NPA in the early 1980’s that involve massacres of erring comrades and government supportive locals and agents are just as disgusting as the rotten cadavers dug-up in Maguindanao. Oplan Veneral Disease or Oplan VD of the CPP-NPA is one horrifying example of which.
The said Left-initiated mass execution that included mutilation of victims’ genitals and prolonged tortures were ordered by the members of the AHOS Committee headed by Jose Maria Sison and his alter-ego, Satur Ocampo. Like the Ampatuan, who presumably decapitated their political rivals topped by Mayor Ishmael Mangudadatu to put off sole control in the province, Ocampo was among the Communist leaders who wanted to preserve their clout in Eastern Visayas by virtue of constant fear. Oplan VD was a testimonial of fear. It catapulted NPA’s vast intimidation among innocent and helpless civilians who they continue to “milk” for money and recruits.
Sison’s continued support and boast of Ocampo’s feat in Bayan Muna that included the CPP-NPA’s open-support to the latter’s senatorial candidacy this 2010 proves how the Reds’ “esteemed” Ocampo’s allegiance to the Communist leadership. This shows how the NPA or the armed bandits of Sison help in the push for Ocampo’s political ambition. Like the paid-private armed groups that shielded and “guaranteed” the Ampatuan’s’ influence in Maguindanao, the NPA has constantly cared for Ocampo’s sake. The 1 billion pesos generated by the NPA to help fund the campaign of Ocampo and other militant candidates and Party List Groups (PLGs) sealed this so-called dodgy “friendship”. More or less, the NPAs who opposed the “serve Ocampo drive” are rather held at gun point or else at paid service. Benito Tiamzon, CPP-NPA’s “figure head”, is among those who are dragged along Ocampo’s candidacy can speak well of how manipulative the BM solon is inside the Party and now among his “minions” in Kamara.
Without the armed groups that Ampatuan used to pressure his rivals, he would not be this frightful political figure. On the other hand, without the NPA that sustained Ocampo’s political plight, he would have remained insignificant. BM would not have the right machinery to boost their group and the likes of Ocampo. Thus, Ocampo and the Ampatuans are no different; the Maguindanao and Inopacan massacres aver it. Thus, a red-handed criminal incriminating another felon is more or less a masquerading hypocrite that thinks the public is naïve enough to believe him.
The Ampatuan leadership in Maguindanao, which witnesses speak-of as tyrannical and obtrusive, is a mirror-image of Ocampo’s headship of the NPA-threatened areas in Southern Luzon and Eastern Visayas. The purging or cleansing operations of the CPP-NPA in the early 1980’s that involve massacres of erring comrades and government supportive locals and agents are just as disgusting as the rotten cadavers dug-up in Maguindanao. Oplan Veneral Disease or Oplan VD of the CPP-NPA is one horrifying example of which.
The said Left-initiated mass execution that included mutilation of victims’ genitals and prolonged tortures were ordered by the members of the AHOS Committee headed by Jose Maria Sison and his alter-ego, Satur Ocampo. Like the Ampatuan, who presumably decapitated their political rivals topped by Mayor Ishmael Mangudadatu to put off sole control in the province, Ocampo was among the Communist leaders who wanted to preserve their clout in Eastern Visayas by virtue of constant fear. Oplan VD was a testimonial of fear. It catapulted NPA’s vast intimidation among innocent and helpless civilians who they continue to “milk” for money and recruits.
Sison’s continued support and boast of Ocampo’s feat in Bayan Muna that included the CPP-NPA’s open-support to the latter’s senatorial candidacy this 2010 proves how the Reds’ “esteemed” Ocampo’s allegiance to the Communist leadership. This shows how the NPA or the armed bandits of Sison help in the push for Ocampo’s political ambition. Like the paid-private armed groups that shielded and “guaranteed” the Ampatuan’s’ influence in Maguindanao, the NPA has constantly cared for Ocampo’s sake. The 1 billion pesos generated by the NPA to help fund the campaign of Ocampo and other militant candidates and Party List Groups (PLGs) sealed this so-called dodgy “friendship”. More or less, the NPAs who opposed the “serve Ocampo drive” are rather held at gun point or else at paid service. Benito Tiamzon, CPP-NPA’s “figure head”, is among those who are dragged along Ocampo’s candidacy can speak well of how manipulative the BM solon is inside the Party and now among his “minions” in Kamara.
Without the armed groups that Ampatuan used to pressure his rivals, he would not be this frightful political figure. On the other hand, without the NPA that sustained Ocampo’s political plight, he would have remained insignificant. BM would not have the right machinery to boost their group and the likes of Ocampo. Thus, Ocampo and the Ampatuans are no different; the Maguindanao and Inopacan massacres aver it. Thus, a red-handed criminal incriminating another felon is more or less a masquerading hypocrite that thinks the public is naïve enough to believe him.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
REBS’ HIGH CRIMES REVISITED “NPA's are just as guilty as the Ampatuans”
What the justice system and civil rights groups lack in its pursuit to solve high crimes in the country that includes mass murder is consistency and neutrality. Take for example the recent Maguindanao massacre that pictured terrifying political gangsterism in the country. The public hover over the issue for obvious reasons of partisan hype as it implicates an administration constituent. If it it is plainly for the underlying gravity of the murders the issue would not have propped-up this big. The 57 death toll indicted on the Ampatuans is not exactly this state’s grossly recorded victims of high crimes.
The Inopacan mass grave identified as a doing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) gives a much higher number in casualties and extent of execution. The purging operations or anti-infiltration campaign of the CPP launched in the early 1980’s speaks well of unresolved high crimes and use of illegally acquisitioned guns and ammunitions. The mass execution initiated by the Left may not be politically-inclined but it was also a show of force directed at the weak that fought against their pushed autocracy.
Instead of condemning the traces of purging operations in Inopacan, rights groups kept their silence. They were not interested on the magnitude of the murders since they cast it aside as immaterial. The probe on the veracity of the testimonials given by rebel surrenderees in line with the implication of Leftist personalities like Saturnino Ocampo did not even push through out since it came short of the public’s pressure or interests. The case died out and was ruled-out even before the investigations could take root.
We denounce the actions of the Ampatuans and yet we condoned those of the CPP-NPA. It is noticeable that selective approach on high crimes has been taking its toll on the country’s judicial system. This should be elemental in unmasking rights groups’ intents as they marvel on one controversy to the next to give the public a bird’s eye view on how bias and unreliable most civic groups are as they associate on hullabaloos with high crimes such as mass murder. They (rights groups) do not even attend to incidents that bear actual political relevance. It is easier for them to mark out Inopacan since it was for the interest of the government against a known insurgent. Riding-on the Inopacan massacre is like commending the administration they hate.
What is being overlooked in this stigma of partisanship is that the interests of the victims and the fair execution of justice are being cut back. It is directed to create another “issue” other than encouraging best solutions. Interest on a particular case should not be limited on whether it falls on a certain group’s “business” or mantra. It should be weighed base on the seriousness of the offense that caused human lives. Double standards have no place especially when so many victims are affected.
The Inopacan mass grave identified as a doing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) gives a much higher number in casualties and extent of execution. The purging operations or anti-infiltration campaign of the CPP launched in the early 1980’s speaks well of unresolved high crimes and use of illegally acquisitioned guns and ammunitions. The mass execution initiated by the Left may not be politically-inclined but it was also a show of force directed at the weak that fought against their pushed autocracy.
Instead of condemning the traces of purging operations in Inopacan, rights groups kept their silence. They were not interested on the magnitude of the murders since they cast it aside as immaterial. The probe on the veracity of the testimonials given by rebel surrenderees in line with the implication of Leftist personalities like Saturnino Ocampo did not even push through out since it came short of the public’s pressure or interests. The case died out and was ruled-out even before the investigations could take root.
We denounce the actions of the Ampatuans and yet we condoned those of the CPP-NPA. It is noticeable that selective approach on high crimes has been taking its toll on the country’s judicial system. This should be elemental in unmasking rights groups’ intents as they marvel on one controversy to the next to give the public a bird’s eye view on how bias and unreliable most civic groups are as they associate on hullabaloos with high crimes such as mass murder. They (rights groups) do not even attend to incidents that bear actual political relevance. It is easier for them to mark out Inopacan since it was for the interest of the government against a known insurgent. Riding-on the Inopacan massacre is like commending the administration they hate.
What is being overlooked in this stigma of partisanship is that the interests of the victims and the fair execution of justice are being cut back. It is directed to create another “issue” other than encouraging best solutions. Interest on a particular case should not be limited on whether it falls on a certain group’s “business” or mantra. It should be weighed base on the seriousness of the offense that caused human lives. Double standards have no place especially when so many victims are affected.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
OBVIOUS DISAPPOINTMENT IN SENATORIABLES
They initially approached Senator Mar Roxas to get his approval but were pointedly turned down because of an inappropriate proposal. Previous reports disclosed that Bayan Muna Representative Satur Ocampo personally offered to give two million votes to the candidacy of Mar in exchange for five cabinet posts. Next, Ocampo and Maza yet again tried to recover from the rejection by forging an alliance with Senator Manny Villar who initially obliged, but in the end only dropped them in favor of Congressman Bongbong Marcos and his political party, the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL).
An unimpeachable source revealed that the failure of Satur and Gabriela Representative Liza Maza to successfully anchor their name to Villar’s senatorial slate has irked some of the top leaders of the the Makabayan party coalition. Apparently, some of them felt that Satur was not firm enough in his negotiating tactics and has failed to prove his worth to Villar, thus losing the would-be financial backing they could have generated from said presidentiable and even losing the alliances they could have successfully forged with NP’s different political allies in the various provinces, a resource that Makabayan was planning to tap for the victory of their allied party list groups such as Bayan Muna, Anakpawis, Gabriela, Act, Courage, Migrante and Katribu.
Instead of preserving the one billion peso campaign fund which Makabayan allotted for the 2010 elections, the split from the NP ranks will now surely deplete the coffer of the party coalition. Instead of securing resources for their political party, Satur was only able to prove that Villar perceives Bongbong Marcos as someone who is more essential to his political plans; despite the promise of a two-million ensured votes from the ranks of Bayan Muna.
This early on, political observers are right to deduce that Satur and Liza will only be nuisance candidates for the 2010 elections. This could be entirely true given that rumors are flying that they are more inclined to accept post-elective posts from presidentiables; a fact that they have been injecting during their regular meetings with various presidential wannabes. Demanding post-elective posts despite not having much to barter with is definitely the work of people like Ocampo. Juan Dela Cruz could only wonder who among our presidentiables would still bite.
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An unimpeachable source revealed that the failure of Satur and Gabriela Representative Liza Maza to successfully anchor their name to Villar’s senatorial slate has irked some of the top leaders of the the Makabayan party coalition. Apparently, some of them felt that Satur was not firm enough in his negotiating tactics and has failed to prove his worth to Villar, thus losing the would-be financial backing they could have generated from said presidentiable and even losing the alliances they could have successfully forged with NP’s different political allies in the various provinces, a resource that Makabayan was planning to tap for the victory of their allied party list groups such as Bayan Muna, Anakpawis, Gabriela, Act, Courage, Migrante and Katribu.
Instead of preserving the one billion peso campaign fund which Makabayan allotted for the 2010 elections, the split from the NP ranks will now surely deplete the coffer of the party coalition. Instead of securing resources for their political party, Satur was only able to prove that Villar perceives Bongbong Marcos as someone who is more essential to his political plans; despite the promise of a two-million ensured votes from the ranks of Bayan Muna.
This early on, political observers are right to deduce that Satur and Liza will only be nuisance candidates for the 2010 elections. This could be entirely true given that rumors are flying that they are more inclined to accept post-elective posts from presidentiables; a fact that they have been injecting during their regular meetings with various presidential wannabes. Demanding post-elective posts despite not having much to barter with is definitely the work of people like Ocampo. Juan Dela Cruz could only wonder who among our presidentiables would still bite.
Watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bsodpmvfC8
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Thank you.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
MILITANTE: VILLAR NAPATAWAD, MARCOSES TINABLA
Nagdeklara kamakailan si Representatives Satur Ocampo at Liza Maza ng kanilang desisyong tumakbo bilang independente sa dadating na eleksyon para sa pagka-senador. Ayon sa kanilang naging pahayag, ang kanilang desisyon ay bunsod ng naging pormal na pakikipag-alyansa ng Nacionalista Party (NP) ni Senador Manny Villar sa Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL) ni Congressman Bongbong Marcos at ang pagsama sa huli sa senatorial slate ng nasabing presidentiable.
Dahil sa kanilang naging desisyon, saan ngayon pupulutin ang una na nilang naging usapan na magbibigay ng 2 milyon boto ang kampo nila Satur at Liza sa kandidatura ni Villar kapalit ang pagbibigay ng suportang pinansyal at ang pangakong paglalaan ng limang cabinet posts at committee chairmanship sa senado sakaling manalo ang naturang presidential aspirant sa 2010? Kung babawiin nila ang naging alok kay Villar, kanino na nila ito muling ilalako gayung una na silang tinanggihan ni Senador Mar Roxas na ngayon ay tatakbo na lamang bilang bise presidente ni Senador Noynoy Aquino? Hindi rin maaaring i-alok kay Senador Chiz Escudero dahil ito ay nagpahayag na rin ng pag-atras sa karera sa pagka-pangulo.
Kung susuriin maigi ang naging pahayag ng dalawang progresibong mambabatas ay maaari nating masabi na ang kanilang deklarasyon ay isang palabas lamang upang sila ay hindi masabihan ng pagbabalimbing at pagkampi sa pamilya Marcoses. Hindi nga naman magiging maganda sa kanilang imahe ang pag-alyado sa isang partido na susuporta kay Bongbong. Bukod dito, dahil sa naging anunsyo nila ay nagmistulang maprinsipyo nga naman ang dalawang representante. Pero kung babalikan ang lahat ng naging pahayag, hindi ba’t mismong si Satur ang nagpatunay na bagama’t tatakbo sila bilang independente ay patuloy pa rin silang makikipag-ugnayan kay Villar pati na rin sa ibang presidential aspirants. Sa madaling salita, patuloy nilang iaalok ang 2 milyong boto at ang paghingi ng kapalit para dito. Kung baga, sila ay magiging ghost candidates sa ilalim ng Nacionalista Party ni Senador Villar. Panalo pa rin nga naman sila sa kinalaunan.
Kung tutuusin, walang mawawala sa dalawa dahil sa pagtakbong independente, bagkus ay tila naging kampeon pa si Satur at Liza sa mata ng mga Pilipinong nakaranas ng hagupit ng martial law rule noon ni dating Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos kung kaya’t madali nila itong mahihimok na ilagay ang kanilang mga pangalan sa balota. Plantsadong-plantsado ang moro-morong palabas ni Satur at Liza.
Dapat nating tandaan na dito sa bansa nating Pilipinas, hindi lahat ng nakikita ay totoo. Hindi lahat ng naririnig ay ang katotohanan kung kaya’t dapat pagnilayan at suriing mabuti. Hindi masama na mapaalalahanan tayo na marami sa ating mga pulitiko at gustong maging pulitiko ang pwedeng mag-mistulang tupa ngunit ang katunayan ay mga lobo pala.
Dahil sa kanilang naging desisyon, saan ngayon pupulutin ang una na nilang naging usapan na magbibigay ng 2 milyon boto ang kampo nila Satur at Liza sa kandidatura ni Villar kapalit ang pagbibigay ng suportang pinansyal at ang pangakong paglalaan ng limang cabinet posts at committee chairmanship sa senado sakaling manalo ang naturang presidential aspirant sa 2010? Kung babawiin nila ang naging alok kay Villar, kanino na nila ito muling ilalako gayung una na silang tinanggihan ni Senador Mar Roxas na ngayon ay tatakbo na lamang bilang bise presidente ni Senador Noynoy Aquino? Hindi rin maaaring i-alok kay Senador Chiz Escudero dahil ito ay nagpahayag na rin ng pag-atras sa karera sa pagka-pangulo.
Kung susuriin maigi ang naging pahayag ng dalawang progresibong mambabatas ay maaari nating masabi na ang kanilang deklarasyon ay isang palabas lamang upang sila ay hindi masabihan ng pagbabalimbing at pagkampi sa pamilya Marcoses. Hindi nga naman magiging maganda sa kanilang imahe ang pag-alyado sa isang partido na susuporta kay Bongbong. Bukod dito, dahil sa naging anunsyo nila ay nagmistulang maprinsipyo nga naman ang dalawang representante. Pero kung babalikan ang lahat ng naging pahayag, hindi ba’t mismong si Satur ang nagpatunay na bagama’t tatakbo sila bilang independente ay patuloy pa rin silang makikipag-ugnayan kay Villar pati na rin sa ibang presidential aspirants. Sa madaling salita, patuloy nilang iaalok ang 2 milyong boto at ang paghingi ng kapalit para dito. Kung baga, sila ay magiging ghost candidates sa ilalim ng Nacionalista Party ni Senador Villar. Panalo pa rin nga naman sila sa kinalaunan.
Kung tutuusin, walang mawawala sa dalawa dahil sa pagtakbong independente, bagkus ay tila naging kampeon pa si Satur at Liza sa mata ng mga Pilipinong nakaranas ng hagupit ng martial law rule noon ni dating Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos kung kaya’t madali nila itong mahihimok na ilagay ang kanilang mga pangalan sa balota. Plantsadong-plantsado ang moro-morong palabas ni Satur at Liza.
Dapat nating tandaan na dito sa bansa nating Pilipinas, hindi lahat ng nakikita ay totoo. Hindi lahat ng naririnig ay ang katotohanan kung kaya’t dapat pagnilayan at suriing mabuti. Hindi masama na mapaalalahanan tayo na marami sa ating mga pulitiko at gustong maging pulitiko ang pwedeng mag-mistulang tupa ngunit ang katunayan ay mga lobo pala.
Monday, November 23, 2009
NP, DIGGING ITS GRAVE! “Millions worth Senatorial Selection”
There is no guarantee that the sudden shift of tides between the Nacionalista banner-Sen. Manuel Villar and militant leader Satur Ocampo was made out of pure political will nor was it an act advantageous for both the people and the state. Since the inception of MAKABAYAN or Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan, future collusion between Opposition bets and the four militant Lower House PLG representatives in the likes of Satur Ocampo, Teddy Casiño, Liza Maza and Rafael Mariano have been evident. In fact, this was part of MAKABAYAN’s agenda during its launching last April 16th in UP, Diliman. Specifically, MAKABAYAN plots four to five senate positions by 2010 in exchange of selling-out Bayan Muna’s 2 million command votes excluding the support coming from its affiliate groups such as GABRIELA.
The plan was plain and simple; MAKABAYAN was to ride-on every presidential picket coming from Opposition. The volatile stature of Opposition bets’ particularly on public favor forced MAKABAYAN bets to scatter on different camps. Thus, this explains why Satur Ocampo was solely casted under NP picket. Materially, Ocampo would be have the huge chunk of boost wherein he would have the capability to dictate BM members on channeling their support to his so-called “foster” family in Villar’s slate.
Obviously, the exchanges of favor would work for Villar who is trying to steer his name clear of graft controversies. Even the 2 million guaranteed votes serve as a tempting offer which a presidentiable like Villar would likely consider. The number counts as the election nears. This had been the fitting mantra of NP as it welcomed a former adversary (Ocampo) among their midst. Besides, political “jump ships” swarm whenever state election comes to its close.
The unlikely partnership may not work for the benefit of former “rival” camps but this serves good to gullible populace. For one, their unusual friendship best explains how fallible TRAPOs are for the sake of ambitions to include “partisan” activists that once raided the streets clamoring for solon’s ouster, and this include Ocampo’s newly-found benefactor- Sen. Villar. Opportunely, the often wrong connotation of militant groups as “fair dealing” patriots can now be straightened out. They are far from political saints. Instead, they are nothing less than the people they once lambasted. They are ego-driven and ever thirsty of omnipotence emanating from Malacañang.
NP is digging a whole 6-feet deep grave that would bury Villar’s presidential desire for good. Growing number of people holding doubts on his capability to lead are nonetheless reasonable, especially as he align himself among 2010 hopefuls like Ocampo who prostitute his “comrades” votes for his sake. On the other hand, Ocampo who by now is acting too desperate for a position loses his credibility. Political butterflies that activist such as him detested a few years back were seemingly his mirror-image today.
Villar-Ocampo tandem is one puzzling mix-up. The two’s affiliation mean nothing than money-generating and sucking-up.
The plan was plain and simple; MAKABAYAN was to ride-on every presidential picket coming from Opposition. The volatile stature of Opposition bets’ particularly on public favor forced MAKABAYAN bets to scatter on different camps. Thus, this explains why Satur Ocampo was solely casted under NP picket. Materially, Ocampo would be have the huge chunk of boost wherein he would have the capability to dictate BM members on channeling their support to his so-called “foster” family in Villar’s slate.
Obviously, the exchanges of favor would work for Villar who is trying to steer his name clear of graft controversies. Even the 2 million guaranteed votes serve as a tempting offer which a presidentiable like Villar would likely consider. The number counts as the election nears. This had been the fitting mantra of NP as it welcomed a former adversary (Ocampo) among their midst. Besides, political “jump ships” swarm whenever state election comes to its close.
The unlikely partnership may not work for the benefit of former “rival” camps but this serves good to gullible populace. For one, their unusual friendship best explains how fallible TRAPOs are for the sake of ambitions to include “partisan” activists that once raided the streets clamoring for solon’s ouster, and this include Ocampo’s newly-found benefactor- Sen. Villar. Opportunely, the often wrong connotation of militant groups as “fair dealing” patriots can now be straightened out. They are far from political saints. Instead, they are nothing less than the people they once lambasted. They are ego-driven and ever thirsty of omnipotence emanating from Malacañang.
NP is digging a whole 6-feet deep grave that would bury Villar’s presidential desire for good. Growing number of people holding doubts on his capability to lead are nonetheless reasonable, especially as he align himself among 2010 hopefuls like Ocampo who prostitute his “comrades” votes for his sake. On the other hand, Ocampo who by now is acting too desperate for a position loses his credibility. Political butterflies that activist such as him detested a few years back were seemingly his mirror-image today.
Villar-Ocampo tandem is one puzzling mix-up. The two’s affiliation mean nothing than money-generating and sucking-up.
Friday, November 20, 2009
OCAMPO FOOLED VILLAR? “NP Senatorial Slate Poisoned by Leftist Stalwarts”
Apparently, the 2-million guaranteed votes that Bayan Muna’s (BM) Satur Ocampo was offering among presidentiables in exchange for a slot at a winning political picket worked on NP standard bearer- Manuel Villar. Since February, sources have said Ocampo had been wooing one presidential candidate to the next to take him in by bargaining his BM members’ votes. It was undoubtedly, BM’s “bureaucratic” prostitution of its members’ rights. That is, as rumors say that majority of the said progressive group opposed the idea of having Ocampo on the senate ascension. This somehow weakened the group’s resolve against partisan politics particularly their stand on steering clear from TRAPOs.
Ironically, the odds of BM joining with Sen. Villar speak of the negatively tolerating landscape of the country’s political arena. This should be an eye opener for the country’s voters who at this time have been continually blinded by the solon’s deceptive façade. Villar, who had been branded a TRAPO and grafter not only by his comrades in the opposition but of the likes of Ocampo and other militant groups, is likely the fitting ingredient that could unmask “politicized” activists such as BM’s senatorial line-up.
For one, Ocampo to include other 2010 senatoriables like Liza Maza and Teddy Casiño have led street protests against supposed malverzation of people’s funds. Villar with his ongoing C5 controversy is part of this “political mess” that militants are trying to pin-down. Their collusion for the sake of bagging seats this coming election gives us a vivid picture of what “flip-flops” like Ocampo could muster in the name of getting an inch closer to the Malacañang. The street fights that these gangs of activists try to pull-off specifically those that lambast officials, who they now suck-up to, are nothing less than a “show”.
The worst case scenario between a lapdog “wanna be” (Ocampo) and a TRAPO wanting to redeem himself by pairing his cards with a former enemy is that the unwary public would have to deal with a blown-out “political gimmickry” that sooner or later will backfire to the expense of the poor Juan dela Cruz. Just imagine how Ocampo managed to channel his BM subordinates’ votes to Villar. This “manhandling” within BM would be extended to the entire state once Ocampo wins this 2010; meaning, 90 million Filipinos would be at his mercy.
What kind of “senator” would he be months from now, when as early as today he is showing how fallible his decisions and loyalty would be? Other than a tyrant, Ocampo who was known to most with his allegiance to the Reds of Joma Sison may have been “expanding” his communist ideals from BM to the Senate floor. Sacrificing 2 million “comrades” to a “pathetic” TRAPO who had been meeting ends to wash his name clean for the elections is just one of Ocampo’s dirty antics. For sure, Ocampo’s political camp-MAKABAYAN or Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan that had doled-out 50 million pesos worth of fund drive for Ocampo could queue-up a lot of detestable gimmicks as the November 20th deadline on candidate registration comes to a close.
It is revolting to witness how Ocampo and Villar have turned themselves into greedy election clowns. It is definitely a no laughing matter.
Ironically, the odds of BM joining with Sen. Villar speak of the negatively tolerating landscape of the country’s political arena. This should be an eye opener for the country’s voters who at this time have been continually blinded by the solon’s deceptive façade. Villar, who had been branded a TRAPO and grafter not only by his comrades in the opposition but of the likes of Ocampo and other militant groups, is likely the fitting ingredient that could unmask “politicized” activists such as BM’s senatorial line-up.
For one, Ocampo to include other 2010 senatoriables like Liza Maza and Teddy Casiño have led street protests against supposed malverzation of people’s funds. Villar with his ongoing C5 controversy is part of this “political mess” that militants are trying to pin-down. Their collusion for the sake of bagging seats this coming election gives us a vivid picture of what “flip-flops” like Ocampo could muster in the name of getting an inch closer to the Malacañang. The street fights that these gangs of activists try to pull-off specifically those that lambast officials, who they now suck-up to, are nothing less than a “show”.
The worst case scenario between a lapdog “wanna be” (Ocampo) and a TRAPO wanting to redeem himself by pairing his cards with a former enemy is that the unwary public would have to deal with a blown-out “political gimmickry” that sooner or later will backfire to the expense of the poor Juan dela Cruz. Just imagine how Ocampo managed to channel his BM subordinates’ votes to Villar. This “manhandling” within BM would be extended to the entire state once Ocampo wins this 2010; meaning, 90 million Filipinos would be at his mercy.
What kind of “senator” would he be months from now, when as early as today he is showing how fallible his decisions and loyalty would be? Other than a tyrant, Ocampo who was known to most with his allegiance to the Reds of Joma Sison may have been “expanding” his communist ideals from BM to the Senate floor. Sacrificing 2 million “comrades” to a “pathetic” TRAPO who had been meeting ends to wash his name clean for the elections is just one of Ocampo’s dirty antics. For sure, Ocampo’s political camp-MAKABAYAN or Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan that had doled-out 50 million pesos worth of fund drive for Ocampo could queue-up a lot of detestable gimmicks as the November 20th deadline on candidate registration comes to a close.
It is revolting to witness how Ocampo and Villar have turned themselves into greedy election clowns. It is definitely a no laughing matter.
Monday, November 16, 2009
DUPING SENATOR MANNY VILLAR
Stories pertaining to the two million votes proffered by Bayan Muna Representative Satur Ocampo to Senator and presidential candidate Manny Villar are obviously true. This much was discerned following the formal announcement by the Nacionalist Party (NP) on the inclusion of Ocampo in their senatorial slate for the upcoming 2010 elections. According to a previous news report, the so-called unholy offer was brought up during a secret meeting between the progressive lawmaker and Senator Villar wherein the former was able to successfully negotiate for post-elective positions particularly five cabinet posts and several committee chairmanships in the senate from said presidential aspirant, in the event the latter wins the elections.
This was also confirmed by the statement of NP spokesperson Gilbert Remulla who avowed that they had a trouble-free way of completing their line-up of senators being that the aspirants were the ones who directly approached and wagered with leaders of the oldest political party to be allowed inclusion in their list. Aside from Satur Ocampo, Remulla further stated that they were still negotiating with other groups and personalities to fill-up the slate before November 20, to include Ilocos Norte Representative Bongbong Marcos.
If this pushes through, Ocampo will definitely find himself in hot water as he visibly turns his back on his avowed ideology and ideals and on all the victims of the martial rule regime when he decided to side with the son of their former enemy who is also a senatorial aspirant like himself. This current development has inadvertently proven Satur Ocampo’s inherent desire for power and the extreme measures he is willing to take just so he can obtain his political objectives.
Apparently, it was not only Senator Manny Villar who was duped to allow Ocampo into his camp as former Bayan Muna Representive Joel Virador has also “negotiated” with a cousin of presidential candidate Senator Noynoy Aquino, Rafael Lopa, during a mass held at the San Pedro Cathedral in Davao City, to see if Satur can be included in a so-called “rainbow coalition” under the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC).
Does this then prove that the real quest of the Makabayang Koalisyon ng Makabayan or MAKABAYAN under which Satur Ocampo is allied is to attain power?
This was also confirmed by the statement of NP spokesperson Gilbert Remulla who avowed that they had a trouble-free way of completing their line-up of senators being that the aspirants were the ones who directly approached and wagered with leaders of the oldest political party to be allowed inclusion in their list. Aside from Satur Ocampo, Remulla further stated that they were still negotiating with other groups and personalities to fill-up the slate before November 20, to include Ilocos Norte Representative Bongbong Marcos.
If this pushes through, Ocampo will definitely find himself in hot water as he visibly turns his back on his avowed ideology and ideals and on all the victims of the martial rule regime when he decided to side with the son of their former enemy who is also a senatorial aspirant like himself. This current development has inadvertently proven Satur Ocampo’s inherent desire for power and the extreme measures he is willing to take just so he can obtain his political objectives.
Apparently, it was not only Senator Manny Villar who was duped to allow Ocampo into his camp as former Bayan Muna Representive Joel Virador has also “negotiated” with a cousin of presidential candidate Senator Noynoy Aquino, Rafael Lopa, during a mass held at the San Pedro Cathedral in Davao City, to see if Satur can be included in a so-called “rainbow coalition” under the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC).
Does this then prove that the real quest of the Makabayang Koalisyon ng Makabayan or MAKABAYAN under which Satur Ocampo is allied is to attain power?
Sunday, October 11, 2009
BAYAN MUNA ABANDONING MANILA STREETS
As floodgates opened and murky water started to sink in across Greater Manila, streets’ avid “borders” like militant activist- Satur Ocampo of Bayan Muna (BM) was nowhere to be found. Not that the flood water pushed him on the seaboard but the distinguished statesman is just not that visible whenever people need his help. The recent calamity weathered by Juan dela Cruz that includes dozens still stuck on their roofs and facing hunger is ironically not a matter to be concerned about for militant activists inside Bayan Muna. However, political stunts that have everything to do with ousting President Arroyo draw them almost every day in the busy city corners screaming their lungs-out for what they claim as “public’s welfare”.
Obviously, typhoon Ondoy kept Ocampo off the streets but was it really of the heavy rain and flooding? Or, was it because Ocampo is not that interested with incidents that have nothing to do with building up his political ambitions? Arguably, state at natural crisis does not push militancy but people clinging on their very lives should stir the “humanity” in him. People who had been parading their raised money for the flood victims are way better than people who curl-up on their comfy homes and do nothing but extend their sympathies.
The issue of pump boat shortage or else the contention on the government’s turtle-pacing rescue operations “disturbingly” interest BM solons. They dwell on the issue long enough to simply agitate the distressed victims of Ondoy and box our viewpoints again on politicking that includes the ever worn-out alibi of “crucifying” GMA.
If this calamity asks Filipinos to look back on their complete disregard of mother earth’s preservation, this also put a stop at bombarding political caboodles that stormed the front pages. We are too fascinated about the nearing elections or to whose campaign jingle would reign superior than others that we have complacently claimed that the then nearing tropical depression would not do the metropolis much damage.
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Service Association (PAGASA) or even the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) were both innocent on serious allegations of failure to provide substantive and timely forecast of Ondoy turning into a massively destructive typhoon. Storm signals were raised yet and again and they were all flashed on nationwide tv reports. Sad to admit, the victims are just as guilty as those they blame. But the fault remains among those like Ocampo who “whitewashed” the populace on the delusion that their lives hang at a balance with the elections nearing.
I surely hope that after the metropolis is cleared with the clutter of Ondoy, it remains free from the shadowy outcry of deceptive “reformists”. Ocampo chose to stay distant during this country’s trying times of predicament; he surely deserves to be delisted on my ballot.
Obviously, typhoon Ondoy kept Ocampo off the streets but was it really of the heavy rain and flooding? Or, was it because Ocampo is not that interested with incidents that have nothing to do with building up his political ambitions? Arguably, state at natural crisis does not push militancy but people clinging on their very lives should stir the “humanity” in him. People who had been parading their raised money for the flood victims are way better than people who curl-up on their comfy homes and do nothing but extend their sympathies.
The issue of pump boat shortage or else the contention on the government’s turtle-pacing rescue operations “disturbingly” interest BM solons. They dwell on the issue long enough to simply agitate the distressed victims of Ondoy and box our viewpoints again on politicking that includes the ever worn-out alibi of “crucifying” GMA.
If this calamity asks Filipinos to look back on their complete disregard of mother earth’s preservation, this also put a stop at bombarding political caboodles that stormed the front pages. We are too fascinated about the nearing elections or to whose campaign jingle would reign superior than others that we have complacently claimed that the then nearing tropical depression would not do the metropolis much damage.
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Service Association (PAGASA) or even the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) were both innocent on serious allegations of failure to provide substantive and timely forecast of Ondoy turning into a massively destructive typhoon. Storm signals were raised yet and again and they were all flashed on nationwide tv reports. Sad to admit, the victims are just as guilty as those they blame. But the fault remains among those like Ocampo who “whitewashed” the populace on the delusion that their lives hang at a balance with the elections nearing.
I surely hope that after the metropolis is cleared with the clutter of Ondoy, it remains free from the shadowy outcry of deceptive “reformists”. Ocampo chose to stay distant during this country’s trying times of predicament; he surely deserves to be delisted on my ballot.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
PHILIPPINES MORE AT RISK WITH THE MAKABAYAN
The 2010 elections will mark anew in the history of the Philippine Revolutionary left because of CPP’s obvious attempt to reverse its outmoded strategy with the formation of MAKABAYAN coalition for 2010 elections. Although the CPP leadership does not categorically say so, the movement seems to be in the verge of paradigm shifting from armed struggle into electoral struggle with the formation of the MAKABAYAN. The shift is highly possible because for 40 years of existence, the movement still fails to convert the Philippines into a communist state under its conventional armed struggle over any other forms of revolutionary struggle. The formation of MAKABAYAN is an indication that the CPP has been seriously venturing into the mainstream politics utilizing the political parties that would coalesce with them. The victories of the CPP-MAKABAYAN-supported candidates will give the movement a bulk of opportunities to creep into government machineries and participate in governance.
Although we see the scenario as a desperate move on the part of the CPP leadership, this may however irrepressible once they succeeded in placing their comrades in the government. That is why the MAKABAYAN is now pursuing the candidacy of Satur Ocampo, Teddy Casiño and Liza Maza in the Senate. It is ironic because Satur, Teddy and Liza who just rose and made popular in joining the rallies and demonstrations, are now seeking to become Senators of the Republic of the Philippines in the guise of reforming the government. How can they transform a government that has been their subject of destruction for decades? And the worse is they are now seeking to continue their masquerade in the Senate.
The question now lies on what will happen to the New People’s Army who devoted long years of their lives fighting for the Party’s ideology and belief. Will their sacrifices be put in vain when Ocampo, Casiño and Maza are already at the Senate? The NPAs are the ones who sacrifice so much for the CPP’s principle and aspiration because they gamble their lives during ambushes and encounters and always at the frontline persuading the people to join the movement. Despite their effort however, it is Ocampo, Casino and Maza who have benefited most out of the CPP. Will they just allow Ocampo, Casino and Maza to continue to use the CPP for their political ambitions?
Another important question will now be on the Filipino people whether they like Ocampo, Casiño and Maza to continue impairing democracy in the Senate or end their disastrous political fate by non-voting them in May 2010 elections. We must be mindful that these individuals whatever positions they may have in the government, they will continue to oppose any government building efforts regardless of whoever the President is. Their effort will end only when the Filipino people get united in 2010 elections to totally prevent them from entering into any elective position in the government. The 2010 election would be very decisive because aside from electing the 15th president of the republic, the CPP through the MAKABAYAN openly endorse candidates for elective posts which put the country’s democracy institution at peril.
Although we see the scenario as a desperate move on the part of the CPP leadership, this may however irrepressible once they succeeded in placing their comrades in the government. That is why the MAKABAYAN is now pursuing the candidacy of Satur Ocampo, Teddy Casiño and Liza Maza in the Senate. It is ironic because Satur, Teddy and Liza who just rose and made popular in joining the rallies and demonstrations, are now seeking to become Senators of the Republic of the Philippines in the guise of reforming the government. How can they transform a government that has been their subject of destruction for decades? And the worse is they are now seeking to continue their masquerade in the Senate.
The question now lies on what will happen to the New People’s Army who devoted long years of their lives fighting for the Party’s ideology and belief. Will their sacrifices be put in vain when Ocampo, Casiño and Maza are already at the Senate? The NPAs are the ones who sacrifice so much for the CPP’s principle and aspiration because they gamble their lives during ambushes and encounters and always at the frontline persuading the people to join the movement. Despite their effort however, it is Ocampo, Casino and Maza who have benefited most out of the CPP. Will they just allow Ocampo, Casino and Maza to continue to use the CPP for their political ambitions?
Another important question will now be on the Filipino people whether they like Ocampo, Casiño and Maza to continue impairing democracy in the Senate or end their disastrous political fate by non-voting them in May 2010 elections. We must be mindful that these individuals whatever positions they may have in the government, they will continue to oppose any government building efforts regardless of whoever the President is. Their effort will end only when the Filipino people get united in 2010 elections to totally prevent them from entering into any elective position in the government. The 2010 election would be very decisive because aside from electing the 15th president of the republic, the CPP through the MAKABAYAN openly endorse candidates for elective posts which put the country’s democracy institution at peril.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
ARMADONG GRUPO NI SATUR, KINONDENA SA BICOL
Isang daang (100) manggagawa ng Sunwest Water & Electricity Co (Suweco) sa Barangay Solong sa bayan ng San Miquel, Catanduanes ang nawalan ng trabaho nang umatake ang mahigit 20 armadong rebelde sa ginagawang Solong mini-hydroelectric power plant sa nasabing lugar nitong nakaraang Setyembre 7, 2009 lamang. Ayon sa ulat, ang mga rebelde ay umatake pagkatapos humingi ng ilang daang libong piso mula sa pamunuan ng Suweco na kanila namang bigong nakuha mula sa nasabing kompanya.
Ang naturang insidente ay isa nanamang dagdag sa humahabang listahan ng mga krimen ng NPA at mga katunayan na sadyang hindi mapagkakatiwalaan ang New People’s Army at ang liderato ng Communist Party of the Philippines patungkol sa usaping pangkapayapaan. Ang mga kompanyang ito na nagiging instrumento upang magkaroon ng pag-unlad sa ilang barangay sa rehiyon ay hindi dapat inaatake ng mga NPA bagkus ay dapat tinutulungan pa nila dahil ang ginagawang dam ang magiging daan upang magkaroon ng mababang elektrisidad ang ating mga kapatid na Bicolanos.
Ngayon, hindi lamang ang pag-unlad ng San Miguel ang nalagay sa alanganin kung hindi ultimo hanap buhay ng 100 nating kababayan sa Bicol ay kanila na ring dinala sa peligro, ito ay upang makapangikil lamang sa mga kompanyang tulad ng Suweco.
Dahil sa nasabing insidente ay dapat lang na pag isipang mabuti ng gobyerno ang pakikipag negosasyon nito sa mga rebelde sa usaping pangkapayapaan. Ang patuloy na pagpatay at pag atake ng CPP-NPA sa mga walang kalaban laban nating mga kababayan ay nagpapakita lamang ng kawalan ng sinseridad at puso ng CPP-NPA upang tuluyang magkaroon ng kapayapaan at makinabang ang mamamayan.
Bukod dito, nagiging mas malinaw para sa atin na paniwalaan na ang tanging hangad ng mga miyembro ng CPP-NPA ay ang pabagsakin ang ating bansa sa pusali dahil ang kanilang ginawang pag-atake sa Bgy Solong, San Miguel ay malinaw na halimbawa ng tinatawag na economic sabotage.
Sa mga nakaupo sa ating gobyerno at mga miyembro ng Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process o OPAPP, pakinggan nyo nawa ang panawagan na itigil nyo muna ang pagbibigay sa kung ano-anong kondisyon na hinihingi ng mga CPP-NPA at kanilang naatasang mga negosyador hangga’t hindi napapatunayan na kapayapaan nga ng bansa ang kanilang tunay na hangad at hindi pansariling interes lamang.
Ang naturang insidente ay isa nanamang dagdag sa humahabang listahan ng mga krimen ng NPA at mga katunayan na sadyang hindi mapagkakatiwalaan ang New People’s Army at ang liderato ng Communist Party of the Philippines patungkol sa usaping pangkapayapaan. Ang mga kompanyang ito na nagiging instrumento upang magkaroon ng pag-unlad sa ilang barangay sa rehiyon ay hindi dapat inaatake ng mga NPA bagkus ay dapat tinutulungan pa nila dahil ang ginagawang dam ang magiging daan upang magkaroon ng mababang elektrisidad ang ating mga kapatid na Bicolanos.
Ngayon, hindi lamang ang pag-unlad ng San Miguel ang nalagay sa alanganin kung hindi ultimo hanap buhay ng 100 nating kababayan sa Bicol ay kanila na ring dinala sa peligro, ito ay upang makapangikil lamang sa mga kompanyang tulad ng Suweco.
Dahil sa nasabing insidente ay dapat lang na pag isipang mabuti ng gobyerno ang pakikipag negosasyon nito sa mga rebelde sa usaping pangkapayapaan. Ang patuloy na pagpatay at pag atake ng CPP-NPA sa mga walang kalaban laban nating mga kababayan ay nagpapakita lamang ng kawalan ng sinseridad at puso ng CPP-NPA upang tuluyang magkaroon ng kapayapaan at makinabang ang mamamayan.
Bukod dito, nagiging mas malinaw para sa atin na paniwalaan na ang tanging hangad ng mga miyembro ng CPP-NPA ay ang pabagsakin ang ating bansa sa pusali dahil ang kanilang ginawang pag-atake sa Bgy Solong, San Miguel ay malinaw na halimbawa ng tinatawag na economic sabotage.
Sa mga nakaupo sa ating gobyerno at mga miyembro ng Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process o OPAPP, pakinggan nyo nawa ang panawagan na itigil nyo muna ang pagbibigay sa kung ano-anong kondisyon na hinihingi ng mga CPP-NPA at kanilang naatasang mga negosyador hangga’t hindi napapatunayan na kapayapaan nga ng bansa ang kanilang tunay na hangad at hindi pansariling interes lamang.
Monday, September 21, 2009
A LONG JOURNEY OF MAKABAYAN
The Pulse Asia released its latest survey on the senatorial preferences for the upcoming 2010 elections. It was conducted from July 28 to August 10, 2009 with a number of 1,800 respondents. As a result, Senator Jinggoy Estrada topped the firm’s survey if elections were held today. Estrada got an amazing number of votes gaining half of the percentage votes (50.2%). The survey results showed the 14 out of the 71 aspirants who have a possible chance of winning the Senate seats.
The possible elected senatorial candidates are as follow: Senator Mar Roxas(48%) came in second rank followed by Pia Cayetano (46.6%), Bong Revilla (46.4%), Franklin Drilon (46.3%), Miriam Santiago (45.2%), Jamby Madrigal (38.9%), Ralph Recto (37.6%), Jejomar Binay (37.5%), Koko Pimentel (36.1%), Edu Manzano (34.9%) and Juan Ponce Enrile (32.1%).
Considering the top 12 possible winners of the senatorial seats, the MAKABAYAN senatorial candidates need to soar high as they landed almost near the last spot. According to the result, Bayan Muna Representative Satur Ocampo got 4.8% votes while Bayan Muna Representative Teddy Casiňo only got 3% votes.
A year ago, the same survey has been made by Issues and Advocacy Center. It showed that among 1,200 respondent Ocampo had 9% votes, Casiňo has 5% votes while Maza has 4% votes.
It is clearly seen that MAKABAYAN candidates got the least possibility of winning the senatorial race yet they are still confident enough to continue what they have started. Ocampo and group are in pursuit of power that can be attained by winning a senatorial seat. However, as the survey suggests they need to have another strategy in getting a position in the government. Therefore, they have resorted to negotiating with presidential hopefuls by offering 2M command votes from their alleged supporters for the 2010 elections in exchange of 5 assured cabinet posts. No sure candidate would actually fall for this, of course.
More troubling perhaps is the actual candidacy of Ocampo. No one seems to be against his candidacy in the senatorial race even though he clearly has not shown a stand against denouncing the issue of armed struggle of the Communist Party of the Philippines. In fact, he is outrightly embracing and promoting the idea as a complement to the legal struggle of his party. In present day Philippines, is there really a place for armed struggle? Shouldn’t our senators promote peace and unity instead of violence and war?
The possible elected senatorial candidates are as follow: Senator Mar Roxas(48%) came in second rank followed by Pia Cayetano (46.6%), Bong Revilla (46.4%), Franklin Drilon (46.3%), Miriam Santiago (45.2%), Jamby Madrigal (38.9%), Ralph Recto (37.6%), Jejomar Binay (37.5%), Koko Pimentel (36.1%), Edu Manzano (34.9%) and Juan Ponce Enrile (32.1%).
Considering the top 12 possible winners of the senatorial seats, the MAKABAYAN senatorial candidates need to soar high as they landed almost near the last spot. According to the result, Bayan Muna Representative Satur Ocampo got 4.8% votes while Bayan Muna Representative Teddy Casiňo only got 3% votes.
A year ago, the same survey has been made by Issues and Advocacy Center. It showed that among 1,200 respondent Ocampo had 9% votes, Casiňo has 5% votes while Maza has 4% votes.
It is clearly seen that MAKABAYAN candidates got the least possibility of winning the senatorial race yet they are still confident enough to continue what they have started. Ocampo and group are in pursuit of power that can be attained by winning a senatorial seat. However, as the survey suggests they need to have another strategy in getting a position in the government. Therefore, they have resorted to negotiating with presidential hopefuls by offering 2M command votes from their alleged supporters for the 2010 elections in exchange of 5 assured cabinet posts. No sure candidate would actually fall for this, of course.
More troubling perhaps is the actual candidacy of Ocampo. No one seems to be against his candidacy in the senatorial race even though he clearly has not shown a stand against denouncing the issue of armed struggle of the Communist Party of the Philippines. In fact, he is outrightly embracing and promoting the idea as a complement to the legal struggle of his party. In present day Philippines, is there really a place for armed struggle? Shouldn’t our senators promote peace and unity instead of violence and war?
Sunday, September 13, 2009
SATUR FOR SENATOR- ISANG STRATEHIYA
Kulelat ang pwestong nakuha ng mga militanteng representate na sila Satur Ocampo at Teddy Casiño, parehong mula sa Bayan Muna pati ni Liza Masa ng Gabriela Women’s Party sa pinakahuling survey na inilabas ng Pulse Asia kamakailan lamang. Ayon sa “Ulat ng Bayan” na resulta ng isang survey na ginanap mula July 28 hanggang August 10, 2009 sa buong bansa ay nasa pinakahuling rank ang tatlong militante na pare-parehong nagpahiwatig ng planong pagtakbo bilang mga bagong senatoriables sa dadating na eleksyon sa Mayo 2010.
Bagamat kilalang-kilala na ng publiko bilang mga kontra-Arroyo at nangunguna sa mga kaliwa’t kanang kilos protesta sa kalsada ay nagmistulang nuisance candidates ang nasabing mga mambabatas na ito sa naging resulta ng naturang survey.
Kamakailan lamang ay maingay na lumabas sa mga periodiko at radyo ang balitang paglapit at pakikipagkalakalan nila Satur sa isang Presidentiable. Ito diumano ay ang pagbebenta ni Saturn g 2 milyong command votes ng CPP kapalit ang pwesto sa gabinete.
Naging malinaw ngayun ang intensyon ng pagbenta ng boto nila Satur. Ang pagkandidato ng grupo nila Satur sa pagka senado ay maaaring isang stratehiya upang magkaroon ng alyansa sa mga ibang pulitiko at makalapit sa mga presidentiables. Una, upang makakuha ng tulong pinansyal at lohistikal sa mga kaalyadong pulitiko. Pangalawa at ang totoong dahilan ay ang makakuha ng mga posisyon sa gabinete.
Bilang isang bansa kung saan umiiral at binibigyan importansya ang demokrasya ay maganda nga sana ang pagsabak ng mga tulad nila Satur, Liza at Teddy sa eleksyon at ang kanilang hangarin na mapabilang bilang mambabatas ng bansa upang ang kanilang sinisigaw na mga hinaing laban sa gobyerno ay matulungan nilang masolusyunan. Pero sa tatlong termino nila sa Kongreso ay wala naman pinagbabago at sila pa din ang nangunguna sa kalsada at direktang nag-aaksaya ng pera ng bayan upang magprotesta.
At ang nakalulungkot ay sa loob ng mahigit siyam na taon na pagkakataon nilang makibahagi sa pagbabago ay ni minsan hindi man lang narinig na nagsalita si Satur o ni isa sa mga militanteng representante laban sa mga armadong NPA. Walang namutawi na pagkondena mula sa tatlong mambabatas hingil sa sunod-sunod na pag-atake ng mga NPA. Tulad na lang nang huling nangyari sa Toboso sa Negros Oriental kung saan tatlong sibilyan ang kanilang napatay. Ni minsan ay hindi rin natin sila naringgan ng pagkondena laban sa MILF at ASG na patuloy pa din naghahasik ng lagim sa Mindanao at bumibiktima ng ilang daan nating mga kababayan. Bakit sa ganitong usapin ay tila nagiging bulag, pipi at bingi ang tatlong senatoriables?
Bagamat kilalang-kilala na ng publiko bilang mga kontra-Arroyo at nangunguna sa mga kaliwa’t kanang kilos protesta sa kalsada ay nagmistulang nuisance candidates ang nasabing mga mambabatas na ito sa naging resulta ng naturang survey.
Kamakailan lamang ay maingay na lumabas sa mga periodiko at radyo ang balitang paglapit at pakikipagkalakalan nila Satur sa isang Presidentiable. Ito diumano ay ang pagbebenta ni Saturn g 2 milyong command votes ng CPP kapalit ang pwesto sa gabinete.
Naging malinaw ngayun ang intensyon ng pagbenta ng boto nila Satur. Ang pagkandidato ng grupo nila Satur sa pagka senado ay maaaring isang stratehiya upang magkaroon ng alyansa sa mga ibang pulitiko at makalapit sa mga presidentiables. Una, upang makakuha ng tulong pinansyal at lohistikal sa mga kaalyadong pulitiko. Pangalawa at ang totoong dahilan ay ang makakuha ng mga posisyon sa gabinete.
Bilang isang bansa kung saan umiiral at binibigyan importansya ang demokrasya ay maganda nga sana ang pagsabak ng mga tulad nila Satur, Liza at Teddy sa eleksyon at ang kanilang hangarin na mapabilang bilang mambabatas ng bansa upang ang kanilang sinisigaw na mga hinaing laban sa gobyerno ay matulungan nilang masolusyunan. Pero sa tatlong termino nila sa Kongreso ay wala naman pinagbabago at sila pa din ang nangunguna sa kalsada at direktang nag-aaksaya ng pera ng bayan upang magprotesta.
At ang nakalulungkot ay sa loob ng mahigit siyam na taon na pagkakataon nilang makibahagi sa pagbabago ay ni minsan hindi man lang narinig na nagsalita si Satur o ni isa sa mga militanteng representante laban sa mga armadong NPA. Walang namutawi na pagkondena mula sa tatlong mambabatas hingil sa sunod-sunod na pag-atake ng mga NPA. Tulad na lang nang huling nangyari sa Toboso sa Negros Oriental kung saan tatlong sibilyan ang kanilang napatay. Ni minsan ay hindi rin natin sila naringgan ng pagkondena laban sa MILF at ASG na patuloy pa din naghahasik ng lagim sa Mindanao at bumibiktima ng ilang daan nating mga kababayan. Bakit sa ganitong usapin ay tila nagiging bulag, pipi at bingi ang tatlong senatoriables?
Monday, September 7, 2009
MAR ABSTAINING FROM OCAMPO’S BARGAIN, A WISE DECISION
Sen. Mar Roxas’ refusal on Satur Ocampo’s 2 million guaranteed votes in exchange for five post-election positions and Senate chairmanship by the time Liberal Party bags the presidency by 2010 has been the wisest decision eager presidentiables made so far. Ocampo, who is under the Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan or MAKABAYAN, was said to be bargaining BAYAN Muna and its affiliate PLG’s votes in return for a fall-back once he, Masa and Casiño lose the senate seat. Other than Roxas, Sen. Manuel Villar and ex-Pres Erap Estrada may have also been given the same offer. Apart from such, is the formerly disclosed plan of MAKABAYAN to place one of its senatorial contenders on each Genuine Opposition (GO) led Parties that would be racing seats this coming 2010.
So far, MAKABAYAN had been courting one presidential contender to the next since April of this year starting with the Estradas. The 2 million voter’s ratio had been their sounding leverage in return for campaign resources and just recently their power-sharing ploy for 2010. The obligatory vote which would clearly be generated from MAKABAYAN linked PLGs such as BAYAN Muna is simply a bait out to get all presidentiables’ yeses. By the time either Villar or Estrada agrees to it, there is no telling if MAKABAYAN fulfills its end of the bargain. Besides, MAKABAYAN pledges to end TRAPOs stay in power and that counts Villar and Estrada. These 2 million voters could simply be narrowing-down its votes on all four MAKABAYAN senatoriables and not necessarily mark a ballot on either of these presidentiables. That way, MAKABAYAN would be nailing TRAPOs for good.
The good about getting all of this winnable presidential bets is being able to stay afloat once one of which reigns victorious. At this point, MAKABAYAN is not ignorant of the fact that none of the surveys mean something. The canvassing is too far off and it could be a whole new ball game right after the filing of candidacies. The political waters are far too murky at this point and MAKABAYAN is making sure that they remain afloat.
Other than that, Masa, Ocampo Casiño and Mariano would also enjoy the benefits of getting voters from its tapped Party’s electorate base. The 2 million would be a meager amount compared to what the Estradas or Roxas could eventually assure them. Funny, how other presidentiables salivate on the 2 million MAKABAYAN votes when it certainly could garner more and avoid getting entangled with a possible power-thug between Ocampo’s camps. Besides, in order to make room for MAKABAYAN these parties would have to set aside one of their own.
MAKABAYAN is doing whatever it takes to get all four in the upper arena. This huge and almost reckless effort should mean something more than just “public service”. Disturbingly, this may mean another state fiasco waiting to happen. To which, wide-spread militancy and even socialist dictatorship are both a possibility as MAKABAYAN welcomes the support of the Communist party of the Philippines (CPP) in their endeavor to change state order.
So far, MAKABAYAN had been courting one presidential contender to the next since April of this year starting with the Estradas. The 2 million voter’s ratio had been their sounding leverage in return for campaign resources and just recently their power-sharing ploy for 2010. The obligatory vote which would clearly be generated from MAKABAYAN linked PLGs such as BAYAN Muna is simply a bait out to get all presidentiables’ yeses. By the time either Villar or Estrada agrees to it, there is no telling if MAKABAYAN fulfills its end of the bargain. Besides, MAKABAYAN pledges to end TRAPOs stay in power and that counts Villar and Estrada. These 2 million voters could simply be narrowing-down its votes on all four MAKABAYAN senatoriables and not necessarily mark a ballot on either of these presidentiables. That way, MAKABAYAN would be nailing TRAPOs for good.
The good about getting all of this winnable presidential bets is being able to stay afloat once one of which reigns victorious. At this point, MAKABAYAN is not ignorant of the fact that none of the surveys mean something. The canvassing is too far off and it could be a whole new ball game right after the filing of candidacies. The political waters are far too murky at this point and MAKABAYAN is making sure that they remain afloat.
Other than that, Masa, Ocampo Casiño and Mariano would also enjoy the benefits of getting voters from its tapped Party’s electorate base. The 2 million would be a meager amount compared to what the Estradas or Roxas could eventually assure them. Funny, how other presidentiables salivate on the 2 million MAKABAYAN votes when it certainly could garner more and avoid getting entangled with a possible power-thug between Ocampo’s camps. Besides, in order to make room for MAKABAYAN these parties would have to set aside one of their own.
MAKABAYAN is doing whatever it takes to get all four in the upper arena. This huge and almost reckless effort should mean something more than just “public service”. Disturbingly, this may mean another state fiasco waiting to happen. To which, wide-spread militancy and even socialist dictatorship are both a possibility as MAKABAYAN welcomes the support of the Communist party of the Philippines (CPP) in their endeavor to change state order.
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