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Palace sees genuine reconciliation after presidential inauguration


Malacanang today expressed hope that the inauguration of the next President will mark the start of genuine national reconciliation.

Deputy Spokesperson Rogelio Peyuan said in a press briefing the inauguration of the next Chief Executive will hopefully be “the beginning of a genuine national reconciliation after a long period of political divisiveness.”

Peyuan said that it is a continuing dream for the outgoing administration that all wounds will heal in due time after years of divisiveness

With the next President and Vice President expected to be proclaimed on Monday, Peyuan said that as a gesture of reconciliation, outgoing President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will extend her hand to the next Chief Executive.

“The President will surely do her rightful part and will definitely congratulate the winner immediately after the proclamation made by the national board of canvassers” he said.

Peyuan pointed out that it is President Arroyo’s desire to have a smooth transition and reconciliation.

“I will only surmise that the President will call on the entire nation to unite behind the new leadership which is the number one requirement of anybody taking over the helm of the administration,” Peyuan said. (PND)

Ombudsman cleared Gloria and Jose Miguel Arroyo on ZTE anomaly

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The Ombudsman cleared President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo of culpability for their roles in the aborted $329-million national broadband deal known as ZTE controversy, but recommended the filing of criminal and administrative charges against former Commission on Elections chief Benjamin Abalos and Neri.

Malacañang downplays PERC survey on red tape (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=581167&publicationSubCategoryId=63)

By Marvin Sy (The Philippine Star) Updated June 04, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang downplayed the reports of the Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC) that said the Philippines has one of the most inefficient bureaucracies in Asia.

Deputy presidential spokesman Rogelio Peyuan said the PERC report is an entirely different story from the influx of investments coming into the country.

Peyuan said the government gained headway in improving efficiency in the bureaucracy by cutting down on red tape through legislation.

Peyuan argued that investments continue to come in from overseas, and if the survey of PERC is accurate, then investors would have gone elsewhere.

“Not to sound like we are defending this but if the standing of our bureaucracy is really that bad then foreign investments would not come into our country,” Peyuan said.

Apart from having an advantage over its neighbors in terms of skill and personality of its workforce, Peyuan said the Philippines has a government ready to provide investors whatever assistance they need.

“The truth is that businesses around the world continue to come our way and the different sectors in industry remain healthy,” he said.

According to the Hong Kong-based PERC, the Philippines placed third behind India and Indonesia in having the most inefficient bureaucracy, where red tape is a problem, both for its citizens as well as foreign investors.

PERC surveyed expatriate business executives, which ranked Asian countries based on bureaucratic efficiency.

PERC said “illegal fixing is well-entrenched in the Philippine bureaucracy.”

The report also cited the need for businessmen and traders to approach fixers to facilitate transactions in government offices.

Peyuan admitted that while the top brass in government have laid down the policy against red tape in very clear terms, there are still some cases that the orders are totally disregarded.

“We are not tolerating this. All of the programs are in place to reduce red tape but in every process you cannot just say that only one side is wrong,” Peyuan said.

“There are those who cause trouble because you would not have fixers if no one avails of their services,” he added.

Peyuan said President Arroyo took the initiative to streamline the bureaucracy through Republic Act No. 9845, or the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007, to facilitate the processing of transactions with government.

The law prescribes specific periods for processing and approving transactions with penalties for any unjustified delay.

ay naku totoong totoo yan. Napakahirap magbusiness sa Pinas. Kaya kahit sinong presidente wala ng mangyayari sa bansa.

Bakit magrereporma ba yung ibang kung makatanong ay out-of-this-world gaya ng ilang mga nasa munisipyo, sss, bir etc. HINDI.

Cedula na nga lang tatlong counter pa ang pupuntahan mo.

Magbabayad ka naman ng tax, land bank laging offline, pag dumating ka pa ng 11 papagbabalikin ka the next day. Sa ibang banko naman may charged pag di ka depositor or may days na allowed lang. Yung iba 9 to 11 am lang.

Ay naku... gobyerno nga naman. di lang inefficient kung minsan, taon taon nagbabago ang sistema.

sa munisipyo naman, imagine they require you to bring your old receipt... bakit di ba nila makikita sa records nila sa computer kung updated ka o hindi. Dala dala ka ng sankaterbang papeles.... tapos titignan lang nila at ibabalik sayo. Tapos papaghihintayin ka ... then bayad ka ng real property, then pasa dun sa mataaas ang posisyun na pipirma, then pasa na naman sa clerk, then pasa ulit sa counter, then bayad ng cedula... ay kadami...

POWER TRIPPING TALAGA.

kaya walang investment sa atin kung ikukumpara mo sa ibang bansa..... sa China nga ni hirap silang magenglish pero lahat halos ng bagay made in china.

^^ I hear your frustrations. Sa Manila nabawasan na yung mga fixers, we never had any problems with renewal of licenses and tax payments. Meron pa rin nag bibigay sa kanila for their prompt service dahil parang "suki" ka na nila. I hope things will change in the near future lalo na sa customs at BIR. Malaking source of government income ang nawawala sa mga kawatan ng departamentong mga ito.

Regarding when someone wants to open a business, halos lahat ng area ganoon pa rin, hihingan ang investors, marami na akong kaibigan na umayaw magtayo sa mga iba ibang lugar dahil sa laki ng mga hinihingi bago palang i propose ang business nila sa munisipyo.

oo nga sir bitoy... ako rin parang frustrated sa nakikita ko sa PIlipinas. Marami rin akong kakilalang masyadong hirap sa pagmamanage ng business nila. Hindi sa hindi sila sumusunod sa kung ano ang patakaran kundi dahil sa mahirap kausap yung mga ibang rank&file sa gobyerno.

yung punto ni sweet ay talamak na talaga na kahit yata sinong mamuno ay talagang bulok na ang systema.

Our President:D

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Noynoy also eyes govt posts for Dingdong, Ogie Alcasid
GMA News 06/03/2010 | 11:11 PM

Bukod sa TV host at talent manager na si Boy Abunda, nasa isipan din ni president-elect Senator Benigno “Noynoy" Aquino III na bigyan ng puwesto sa gobyerno ang mga Kapuso stars na si Dingdong Dantes at Ogie Alcasid.

“Si Dingdong, si Ogie…siguro dun sa mga advocacy nila gaya sa youth," sagot ni Aquino nang tanungin kung sino pa ang entertainment personalities na ikinukonsidera niyang bigyan ng posisyon sa gobyerno.

Pero nilinaw ni Aquino na hindi pa niya nakakausap sina Dingdong at Ogie na maging bahagi ng kanyang magiging administrasyon.

“Baka magulat sila, hindi ko pa sila nakakausap tungkol diyan…si Dingdong yata nasa abroad," ayon sa senador na nangunguna sa ginawang pagbilang sa mga boto sa mga kandidatong pangulo sa katatapos na eleksiyon.


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Sinabi ni Aquino na hindi lang ang pagiging supporter niya sa kampanya ang basehan niya para ikonsidera sina Dingdong at Ogie na bigyan ng posisyon sa gobyerno.

“Matagal din naman natin silang nakasama sa kampanya, nalaman natin ang mga advocacy nila, ano yung mga tinutulungan nilang sector, sayang naman kung hindi magtutuloy-tuloy," paliwanag ng senador.

Bagaman mayroon umanong komite na sumusuri kung sino ang mga taong bibigyan ng posisyon sa kanyang magiging administrasyon, sinabi ni Aquino na naniniwala siya na malaki ang maitutulong nina Dingdong at Ogie sa sektor ng kabataan at industriya ng entertainment na kinabibilangan ng dalawa.

“Kung papayag sila (Dingdong at Ogie) bakit hindi. Si Dingdong alam ko may youth foundation…si Ogie ganun din yata plus yung OPM (organisasyon ng mang-aawit)," pahayag niya.

Nanindigan din si Aquino sa kanyang posisyon na alukin si Abunda na maging kalihim ng Department of Tourism sakabila ng ilang pagdududa sa kakayahan ng TV host at talent manager.

“Narinig ko yung interview (kay Abunda) mukhang ayaw yata…Pero ako naniniwala na qualified si Boy, may pinag-aralan naman siya," depensa niya.

Si Dingdong ang nagsilbing spokesperson ni Aquino sa mga kabataan nitong nagdaang eleksiyon, habang si Ogie ang nag-compose ng unang jingle na ginamit ng senador sa campaign ad nito. - GMANews.TV

Noynoy also eyes govt posts for Dingdong, Ogie Alcasid
GMA News 06/03/2010 | 11:11 PM

Bukod sa TV host at talent manager na si Boy Abunda, nasa isipan din ni president-elect Senator Benigno “Noynoy" Aquino III na bigyan ng puwesto sa gobyerno ang mga Kapuso stars na si Dingdong Dantes at Ogie Alcasid.

“Si Dingdong, si Ogie…siguro dun sa mga advocacy nila gaya sa youth," sagot ni Aquino nang tanungin kung sino pa ang entertainment personalities na ikinukonsidera niyang bigyan ng posisyon sa gobyerno.

Pero nilinaw ni Aquino na hindi pa niya nakakausap sina Dingdong at Ogie na maging bahagi ng kanyang magiging administrasyon.

“Baka magulat sila, hindi ko pa sila nakakausap tungkol diyan…si Dingdong yata nasa abroad," ayon sa senador na nangunguna sa ginawang pagbilang sa mga boto sa mga kandidatong pangulo sa katatapos na eleksiyon.


For the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV

Sinabi ni Aquino na hindi lang ang pagiging supporter niya sa kampanya ang basehan niya para ikonsidera sina Dingdong at Ogie na bigyan ng posisyon sa gobyerno.

“Matagal din naman natin silang nakasama sa kampanya, nalaman natin ang mga advocacy nila, ano yung mga tinutulungan nilang sector, sayang naman kung hindi magtutuloy-tuloy," paliwanag ng senador.

Bagaman mayroon umanong komite na sumusuri kung sino ang mga taong bibigyan ng posisyon sa kanyang magiging administrasyon, sinabi ni Aquino na naniniwala siya na malaki ang maitutulong nina Dingdong at Ogie sa sektor ng kabataan at industriya ng entertainment na kinabibilangan ng dalawa.

“Kung papayag sila (Dingdong at Ogie) bakit hindi. Si Dingdong alam ko may youth foundation…si Ogie ganun din yata plus yung OPM (organisasyon ng mang-aawit)," pahayag niya.

Nanindigan din si Aquino sa kanyang posisyon na alukin si Abunda na maging kalihim ng Department of Tourism sakabila ng ilang pagdududa sa kakayahan ng TV host at talent manager.

“Narinig ko yung interview (kay Abunda) mukhang ayaw yata…Pero ako naniniwala na qualified si Boy, may pinag-aralan naman siya," depensa niya.

Si Dingdong ang nagsilbing spokesperson ni Aquino sa mga kabataan nitong nagdaang eleksiyon, habang si Ogie ang nag-compose ng unang jingle na ginamit ng senador sa campaign ad nito. - GMANews.TV


Put@ng ina talaga. Abnoy.

Put@ng ina talaga. Abnoy.

:lol:

relax, alas diez pa lang ng umaga, sira na agad ang araw mo.


ganun talaga,:D

Sana si Charice na lang. :lol:

:lol:

relax, alas diez pa lang ng umaga, sira na agad ang araw mo.


ganun talaga,:D

Buti sana kung alas diyes. eh one hour behind ako sa Pinas. Bwesett. Mahiya sana ang mga bomoto sa gagong ito.

Sana si Charice na lang. :lol:

Si Pokwang kasunod nyan. Tapos si Charo Santos bilang DSWD Secretary.:ohno::ohno::ohno:

God, ang bobo talaga.

Eto ang mga taong dapat binabaril sa airport.

Si Pokwang kasunod nyan. Tapos si Charo Santos bilang DSWD Secretary.:ohno::ohno::ohno:

God, ang bobo talaga.

Eto ang mga taong dapat binabaril sa airport.

:ohno: masyado niyong pinauunahan lahat ng gagawin ni Noynoy. Hindi pa nga nanunumpa at wala pang kumite na mag aaproved ng mga iaapoint niya, inunahan niyo na.

Ano ba problema kay Boy Abunda, Dingdong at Ogie?


Papano kung hindi si Noynoy ang nanalo, sino naman kaya ang maapoint? :lol:

@rain
pssssst.

:D maraming magagalit sayo. relax. inom ka muna ng C2 green tea.

Si Pokwang kasunod nyan. Tapos si Charo Santos bilang DSWD Secretary.:ohno::ohno::ohno:

God, ang bobo talaga.

Eto ang mga taong dapat binabaril sa airport.

nabaril na siya nuon. Sayang Hindi pa kinuha ni LORD. :lol:

:ohno: masyado niyong pinauunahan lahat ng gagawin ni Noynoy. Hindi pa nga nanunumpa at wala pang kumite na mag aaproved ng mga iaapoint niya, inunahan niyo na.

Ano ba problema kay Boy Abunda, Dingdong at Ogie?


Papano kung hindi si Noynoy ang nanalo, sino naman kaya ang maapoint? :lol:

aba parang ikaw na ang dating PGMA supporter ah, ganyan
kay Noy mo gawin yan todo suporta:D

wala namng masama sa mga taong yun:D o well, baka gusto nga ni Noy Stars ang ang kanyang mga tauhan, magaling umarte.:lol:

:ohno: masyado niyong pinauunahan lahat ng gagawin ni Noynoy. Hindi pa nga nanunumpa at wala pang kumite na mag aaproved ng mga iaapoint niya, inunahan niyo na.

Ano ba problema kay Boy Abunda, Dingdong at Ogie?


Papano kung hindi si Noynoy ang nanalo, sino naman kaya ang maapoint? :lol:

Bitoy naman, please. Nasan ba si Butch Abad? Wala bang mas magaling na handler yang manok mo? Dyos me. Boy Abunda as DOT Sec? Ano, magpapalakpakan na lang sila sa Tourism? God. Please. Maawa naman kayo sa Pilipinas!

Kala ko ba maraming magaling sa LP? Nasan na????

@rain
pssssst.

:D maraming magagalit sayo. relax. inom ka muna ng C2 green tea.


Magalit na ang magalit. Pero hindi mo maikakaila ang katotohanan that the incoming Presidency is going to be the most incompetent ever in Philippine history.

nabaril na siya nuon. Sayang Hindi pa kinuha ni LORD. :lol:

Sorry but naiiyak ako sa inis dito. Agnostic ako, pero parang gusto kung magdasal kahit kanino na sana wag pabayaan ang bansa natin.

:cry::cry::cry::cry:

sabi nga nila, hindi pa sya naka upo.:D

sana lang wag na tumayo sa kinaupuan si PGMA para hindi makaupo si Noy:D

Bitoy naman, please. Nasan ba si Butch Abad? Wala bang mas magaling na handler yang manok mo? Dyos me. Boy Abunda as DOT Sec? Ano, magpapalakpakan na lang sila sa Tourism? God. Please. Maawa naman kayo sa Pilipinas!

Kala ko ba maraming magaling sa LP? Nasan na????

Don't worry, I got some lists on who's who in what department they will be appointed. Just wait until he got sworn in.

Kay Ochoa, sigurado ako, walang magrereklamo, kay Munsod, a lot will complain, but she might not take the job. Another lawyer friend who's with Noynoy throughout the campaign trail might just take a lower position.
Butch Abad? dunno if he will accept the position as press secretary.
The rest are Liberal Party members who will take up the rest of the executive departments. I know some appointees of PGMA will be retained but if the party don't agree with them, they have to go.

nabaril na siya nuon. Sayang Hindi pa kinuha ni LORD. :lol:

Maybe he's really meant to become our 15th president. :)

aba parang ikaw na ang dating PGMA supporter ah, ganyan
kay Noy mo gawin yan todo suporta:D

wala namng masama sa mga taong yun:D o well, baka gusto nga ni Noy Stars ang ang kanyang mga tauhan, magaling umarte.:lol:

Noynoy's have to go with people that he can trust, they were proven to be loyal to him thought out his campaign trail.

Ang mahirap kung wala siyang mapagpilian o ma-rekomenda man lang dahil walang siyang pagkatiwalaan.

Don't worry, I got some lists on who's who in what department they will be appointed. Just wait until he got sworn in.

Kay Ochoa, sigurado ako, walang magrereklamo, kay Munsod, a lot will complain, but she might not take the job. Another lawyer friend who's with Noynoy throughout the campaign trail might just take a lower position.
Butch Abad? dunno if he will accept the position as press secretary.
The rest are Liberal Party members who will take up the rest of the executive departments. I know some appointees of PGMA will be retained but if the party don't agree with them, they have to go.

Suggestion ha. Keep Cabral on DOH. And appoint someone with the creativity and skill in Tourism. Ibalik si Gordon.

Suggestion ha. Keep Cabral on DOH. And appoint someone with the creativity and skill in Tourism. Ibalik si Gordon.

Tourism needs cerebral, pragmatic head

Defeated presidential candidate Senator Richard Gordon said on Thursday he is not going to lobby for any position in government when president-elect Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III formally assumes his position after being proclaimed by Congress.

But Gordon said he would consider any government post should Aquino offer him one.

“Well I love my country but I’m not going to lobby for any position in this country. Even as tourism secretary (before) I did not lobby for it,” Gordon said in a weekly press conference at the Senate.

“If Noynoy thinks I can be of service then I’ll think about it but I’ll respect whatever he wants,” Gordon said.

But the outgoing senator urged Aquino to study very carefully the people he considering for any Cabinet position.

Gordon, in particular, pointed out that the next administration should consider appointing somebody “cerebral and pragmatic” for the Department of Tourism.

Senator Aquino had earlied mulled on appointing celebrity host Eugenio “Boy” Abunda Jr. as the next Tourism Secretary. Abunda, however, declined Aquino’s invitation.

“Tourism is very important you have to get somebody that is not from showbiz but also one who is cerebral and pragmatic,” Gordon said.

“It’s because the tourism industry has many facets, it’s not only about advertising. We need representation in the World Tourism Organization,” he added.

Tourism needs cerebral, pragmatic head - Gordon
By HANNAH L. TORREGOZA
Manila Bulletin

June 3, 2010, 5:43pm
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/260435/tourism-needs-cerebral-pragmatic-head-gordon

Noynoy also eyes govt posts for Dingdong, Ogie Alcasid
GMA News 06/03/2010 | 11:11 PM


Ayos! All Star-cast na ang gobyerno nang Pinas!!!

nabaril na siya nuon. Sayang Hindi pa kinuha ni LORD. :lol:

Ayon sa kasabihan, masamang damo, matagal mamatay... :)

Ayos! All Star-cast na ang gobyerno nang Pinas!!!



Libre na talent fee when making government commercials..
tipid sa budget.

Libre na talent fee when making government commercials..
tipid sa budget.

Yung Biyahe Tayo commercial, libre naman daw yung talent fee nun eh.

But yeah, ibalik sa DOT si Gordon.

Manicurist of Arroyo begs off from ‘midnight appointment’ (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100604-273754/Manicurist-of-Arroyo-begs-off-from-midnight-appointment)
By TJ Burgonio
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 09:18:00 06/04/2010


President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s manicurist has begged off from her “midnight appointment” to the Board of Pag-IBIG Fund after it stirred a furor, Malacañang said Thursday.

Press Undersecretary Rogelio Peyuan confirmed that Anita Carpon rejected her controversial presidential appointment, and this has been “automatically withdrawn.”

“What I know is that she has begged off from her appointment because of the criticisms that came her way,” the deputy presidential spokesperson said in an interview. “That’s automatically withdrawn.

Peyuan, however, said he wasn’t aware of the fate of gardener Armando Macapagal, whom Ms Arroyo appointed as deputy of the Luneta Park Administration.

“I’m not aware of the status of the gardener,” he said.

The appointments of Carpon and Macapagal were among a flurry of appointments that Ms Arroyo made a day ahead of the March 10 ban on appointments and that stirred a lot of controversy.

She also revamped the boards of the National Museum and the National Historical Institute.

ang saya-saya noh?:D

Si Pokwang kasunod nyan. Tapos si Charo Santos bilang DSWD Secretary.:ohno::ohno::ohno:

God, ang bobo talaga.

Eto ang mga taong dapat binabaril sa airport.

PARA maging consistent... why not artista na lang lahat hahahahahaha:lol:.

Star-studded kapag nagkaganon... ano kaya magyayari noh?

kahit kanino kina GORDON at DURANO sa DOT panalo!

PARA maging consistent... why not artista na lang lahat hahahahahaha:lol:.

Star-studded kapag nagkaganon... ano kaya magyayari noh?


Isang malaking bodabil ang mangyayari.


kahit kanino kina GORDON at DURANO sa DOT panalo!


Yep I totally agree. Durano worked his Cebuano ass off in promoting the entire country. Gordon I think can still do so much.

PARA maging consistent... why not artista na lang lahat hahahahahaha:lol:.

Star-studded kapag nagkaganon... ano kaya magyayari noh?

:lol: puwede rin naman kung qualified or deserving sila sa puwesto. Para maranasan nila ang public service. Baka mas magaling pa sila sa mga elected officials na artista.

kahit kanino kina GORDON at DURANO sa DOT panalo!

Durano will be asked to stay. Napulot ko lang itong mga balita... :)
Gordon, puwede na lang adviser, his cohorts during his terms are no longer available or willing to work with him.

kahit kanino kina GORDON at DURANO sa DOT panalo!

Pwede rin siguro si Chairman Genuino ng Pagcor...kaya lang baka mapabayaan niya ang Bagong Nayong Pilipino.:)

:lol: puwede rin naman kung qualified or deserving sila sa puwesto. Para maranasan nila ang public service. Baka mas magaling pa sila sa mga elected officials na artista.



Durano will be asked to stay. Napulot ko lang itong mga balita... :)
Gordon, puwede na lang adviser, his cohorts during his terms are no longer available or willing to work with him.


Ngi. Ano yan, OJT?

Ngi. Ano yan, OJT?

:lol:
pinagparactisan ba ang Pinas

OJT na nga si Noy, OJT pa ang tauhan nya:D

:lol:
pinagparactisan ba ang Pinas

OJT na nga si Noy, OJT pa ang tauhan nya:D

Ngi. Ano yan, OJT?

Karamihan naman ng bagong appointees mga bagito talaga. :lol:
Kadalasan nga yung mga alalay ang nagtratrabaho. :D

Para namang hindi niyo dinanas yung una niyong trabaho pagka graduate sa eskuwelahang munti. :lol:

Mahirap ilagay yung mga beterano....

beterano nang mangurakot... :lol:

Arroyo says no regrets about presidency
By RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at 06/04/2010 5:14 PM | Updated as of 06/04/2010 5:14 PM

MANILA, Philippines - Twenty-six days before she formally steps down from power, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the country's 14th president, said she has no regrets at all about her presidency.

"I have no regrets. (No regrets at all?) I don't want to focus on negatives, so, in fact, rather than talking about regrets, I like to give thanks for the opportunity to serve the Philippines," said Arroyo in an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News.

President Arroyo made the statement despite the criticisms, accusations, allegations and scandals hurled against her administration, which, critics say, could lead to a multitude of cases that could be filed against her once the steps down.

She does not even seem to worry that a staunch critic is poised to be her successor in Malacañan Palace.

"I don’t what to focus on personalities. I have no...I don’t give unsolicited advice, I just wish my successor all the success," she said.

But Mrs. Arroyo admitted the criticisms did affect her.

"Of course, I wish they'd go beyond destructive politics and delve into what could be good for the future of the country, the programs we can do,” said the president.

But it is something, she said, the country can also do without. And for this, she is very happy with the recent automated elections.

"That’s a very good start, I’m glad we were able to, in the last 2 minutes, achieve that odds. That’s the biggest contribution so far to the reform of the political system. That will do more for our political system, do more to modernize the country than any change of person. I am happy that we’re able to modernize the electoral system, the real victor of a modernized system is the Filipino people," said President Arroyo.

'Tough, focused'

She insisted, however, that she is still the same Gloria, who came into office years ago--unchanged, tough, focused and compassionate.

“I’m the same person, just older, a little wiser. I have a strong belief in the Filipino people, strong faith in God, and I believe the economy is the most important that we have to attend to as leader of Philippines," said Mrs. Arroyo.

Even as the sun is setting on the administration of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, she, however, does not show signs of slowing down or fading quietly into the night.

When asked where she sees herself years from now, the country's 14th president, said: "Still working for the country."

The chief executive has 26 days left till she vacates the presidency, and becomes the representative of Pampanga's 2nd district in Congress, a move, critics said, is just a stepping stone to becoming Prime Minister if or when her allies successfully amend the charter and change the form of government,

This early though, Mrs. Arroyo spoke about the things she will miss and the things she will not miss about being the most powerful person in the country.

What she'll miss most, not miss

"I will miss being with people all over the country, but I look forward to being with my constituents in Pampanga," said Arroyo.

ABS-CBN's RG Cruz and President Arroyo after exclusive interview

When asked what she will not miss, the president said: "Destructive politics of critics who offer no alternatives on policies just destructive political noise."

The president, seemingly relaxed that it is almost over, is proudest and happiest over her achievements on the economy which, she said, will set the tone for her remaining days in power, and beyond.

"They should try to develop a strong middle class, good education and develop entrepreneurial spirits," said Mrs. Arroyo.

She said she feels she has achieved what she had initially set out to do in becoming president, and is thankful to everyone who helped her and let her be the president that she was.

Primacy of economics

"When I became president, I set out to focus on the economy, and I believe I’ve put the economy at the primacy of the country, and that includes the need for education. And it's important we focus and work hard to keep our sights on the future. And the focus on economy is there, and I think it should remain there.

“I feel gratified and it only dramatizes that indeed, the primacy of economics is very strong in the life of the nation. This 7.3 [percent] growth [rate] is the climax of what we did to put economy first and the sacrifice we made to put all the physical and human infrastructure to allow us to make manufacturing revive, big growth in exports, all that had to be done to make necessary sacrifices to make revenue. But, as a result, we have 9 years of uninterrupted growth, and even in the midst of recession, we put the Philippines in the map in call center and BPO [business process outsourcing] industries. We changed the skyline of Metro Manila with all the modern skyscrapers, and at the same time, we also developed the provinces, connected the nation from North, South, East, West through ro-ro [Roll-on/roll-off] transportation system.

“I like my presidency to be known as the time we stabilized the economy, modernized the economy and created new opportunities for the people. Modernizing country also includes modernizing electoral system which was beating the odds," said Mrs. Arroyo of her achievements in 9 years.

It does not seem also that that given a chance, she will do things any differently.

'GMA cares'

"It’s a sacrifice, but it’s the right thing to do for the people. As president, my father tells me: you do not become a president to enjoy, you become president to make sacrifices for people and to suffer it may be, and I did for the people."

She attributes her political resilience to "faith, prayer and the characteristics of the Filipino people which are all about an indomitable spirit."

In the end, Gloria Arroyo defined herself as someone who simply cares.

"I care. I care about the housewife who has to care about her children and carry the burden of raising children. I care about farmers who feed their family and nation. I care about students who hope that after graduation, he'll have a job in country as well as opportunities. I care about the 'padre de familia' [head of the family] who does not have regular work. I care about OFWs [overseas Filipino workers] whose fame is spread all over the world, and sends money back home for the family. I care about those affected by the global crisis. I care."

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/06/04/10/arroyo-says-no-regrets-about-presidency

Karamihan naman ng bagong appointees mga bagito talaga. :lol:
Kadalasan nga yung mga alalay ang nagtratrabaho. :D

Para namang hindi niyo dinanas yung una niyong trabaho pagka graduate sa eskuwelahang munti. :lol:

Mahirap ilagay yung mga beterano....

beterano nang mangurakot... :lol:

hindi nga ako dumaan nyan:D

hindi ako nag aral eh, una akong nagtrabaho:D :lol:


pero galing mo talaga toybits, puede ka, puedeng puede umuwi na ng pinas at paglingkuran ang bayan este si Noy:D

Karamihan naman ng bagong appointees mga bagito talaga. :lol:
Kadalasan nga yung mga alalay ang nagtratrabaho. :D

Para namang hindi niyo dinanas yung una niyong trabaho pagka graduate sa eskuwelahang munti. :lol:

Mahirap ilagay yung mga beterano....

beterano nang mangurakot... :lol:

Eh bagito nga wala namang background gaya ni Abundat, dyosme, isipin mo na lang na ang buwis na ibabayad mo, ipapasahod sa kumag na yan na wala namang kaalam-alam. Eh mas may alam pa ako sa turismo kesa dyan.

Eh bagito nga wala namang background gaya ni Abundat, dyosme, isipin mo na lang na ang buwis na ibabayad mo, ipapasahod sa kumag na yan na wala namang kaalam-alam. Eh mas may alam pa ako sa turismo kesa dyan.

oo nga, pero maraming alam yun sa mga tsismis tungkol sa mga artista:D

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/9558/610nx.jpg

Palace sees genuine reconciliation after presidential inauguration


Malacanang today expressed hope that the inauguration of the next President will mark the start of genuine national reconciliation.

Deputy Spokesperson Rogelio Peyuan said in a press briefing the inauguration of the next Chief Executive will hopefully be “the beginning of a genuine national reconciliation after a long period of political divisiveness.”

Peyuan said that it is a continuing dream for the outgoing administration that all wounds will heal in due time after years of divisiveness

With the next President and Vice President expected to be proclaimed on Monday, Peyuan said that as a gesture of reconciliation, outgoing President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will extend her hand to the next Chief Executive.

“The President will surely do her rightful part and will definitely congratulate the winner immediately after the proclamation made by the national board of canvassers” he said.

Peyuan pointed out that it is President Arroyo’s desire to have a smooth transition and reconciliation.

“I will only surmise that the President will call on the entire nation to unite behind the new leadership which is the number one requirement of anybody taking over the helm of the administration,” Peyuan said. (PND)

ano yan appeal for pity.... kung hindi nga naman eh baka maibistigahan :lol:

ano yan appeal for pity.... kung hindi nga naman eh baka maibistigahan :lol:

naku, isa pa to, eh na dismiss na nga yung sinasabi nilang kaso.

ang sama nyo talagang mga Noynoy fans:D

naku, isa pa to, eh na dismiss na nga yung sinasabi nilang kaso.

ang sama nyo talagang mga Noynoy fans:D

hoy, di ako fan nyan ha .... :bash: :lol:

hoy, di ako fan nyan ha .... :bash: :lol:

hayan napagkamalan ka tuloy. :D

eh, kanino ka?:D

dapat cute yung sasabihin mo:D

oo nga, pero maraming alam yun sa mga tsismis tungkol sa mga artista:D

Dyosme, baka gawing Official National Pastime - Tsismis.

hayan napagkamalan ka tuloy. :D

eh, kanino ka?:D

dapat cute yung sasabihin mo:D

okay aaminin ko na. :bash: ... binoto ko si estrada :rofl: :jk:

^^ HAHA!!

Arroyo starts packing, will be out of Palace before noon of June 30 (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/192291/arroyo-starts-packing-will-be-out-of-palace-before-noon-of-june-30)

Outgoing President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has started packing in preparation for her departure from Malacañang on June 30, a Malacañang official said on Monday.

“Even before noon June 30, she (President Arroyo) should be on her way out of Malacanang," said Presidential Management Staff chief Elena Bautista-Horn.

Philippine law states that the president and his co-terminus officials should vacate Malacañang before 12 noon of June 30 to give way for the incoming leader and his new staff.

Sen. Benigno “Noynoy" Aquino III, who is likely to win the presidency based on unofficial tally of votes cast last May 10, has earlier said that he would rather stay in their house in Times Street in Quezon City than in Malacañang if elected president.

Bautista-Horn said they respect Aquino’s decision if he wants to reside outside the Palace. “It is up to Senator Aquino wherever he decided to reside once he took his oath of office on June 30 as the newly elected President."

The Arlegui Premier State Guest House, where the president usually holds office, is already being prepared in case Aquino decides to reside within the Malacañang compound, Bautista-Horn said.

“If the incoming President wanted to stay in their residence or live in a condominium then it is up to him but we will still prepared the Arlegui guest house if ever the incoming President changes his mind and stays here instead of the main Palace," she said.

Bautista said President Arroyo, who was elected representative of Pampanga’s second district at the House of Representatives, would reside either in her family residence in La Vista subdivision in Quezon City or in the old Forbes Park home of her parents. - KBK, GMANews.TV

Sana magbago isip nya, sana wag na sya umalis, hahaha:D

Ano kaya kung may BPO center na malapit lang dyan sa Malacañan???
Para 24X7 na mga chickababe at may mga convinience store pa?
Kapag nainip lang si Presidente pwede sya makihalubilo dun sa mga nagyoyosi.

Tapos ang mga nagpapatrol dyan sa Mendiola ay mga mascot ni Yosikadiri.

Noynoy eyes Boy Abunda as tourism secretary (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/31/10/noynoy-eyes-boy-abunda-tourism-secretary)

abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 05/31/2010 8:11 PM | Updated as of 05/31/2010 10:03 PM

MANILA, Philippines - Presidential frontrunner Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is eyeing celebrity talk show host Boy Abunda, a close friend of his family, to head the Department of Tourism (DoT).

Aquino took note of “The Buzz” host’s ability to clearly communicate ideas and understand the audience.

"He is an icon in the country, and more so for his ability to communicate, to understand the audience and to be able to propound and advance a particular set of ideas,” Aquino said.

When sought for reaction, Abunda said although he is grateful to be considered, he is not “inclined to accept it.”

He noted that joining the government would mean him quitting show business. He admitted that he is not yet prepared to leave the entertainment industry.

“I can help ‘Noy in another capacity. I have a personal relationship with Noy. I think it will be more effective if I continue what I am doing now... giving him advice -- devoid of agenda and bias, devoid of politics,” Abunda said.

Abunda, also a talent manager, used to be a supporter of losing presidential candidate Sen. Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr. He even appeared in many of the senator’s television advertisements.

When Aquino, however, announced his presidential bid, Abunda immediately expressed his support for Kris Aquino’s older brother.-Report from Jing Castañeda, ABS-CBN News


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Boy Abunda: I'm qualified to be tourism secretary (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/02/10/boy-abunda-im-qualified-be-tourism-secretary)

abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 06/03/2010 1:23 AM | Updated as of 06/03/2010 7:11 PM

MANILA, Philippines - TV talk show host Boy Abunda on Wednesday said he was hurt by insinuations that an entertainer like himself is unfit to join the Cabinet of incoming President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III.

Speaking on Showbiz News Ngayon (SNN) on Wednesday, Abunda said he was offended by comments saying entertainers are not qualified to become high-ranking government officials.

Aquino earlier said he was considering Abunda as his tourism secretary. (Click here for story.)

"At ngayon araw po, lumabas ang balita, at dito po ako medyo napipikon, sasabihin ko po sa inyo ang totoo. Kahit sinabi ko na po that I am inclined to decline two days ago, kung sakasakaling bigyan ako ng offer. Si Boy Abunda ay hindi inooffer, ay hindi tatanggapin dapat ang offer ng Secretary of Department of Tourism dahil siya ay hindi marketing man, dahil siya ay hindi abugado at he is just an entertainer.

"I take offense, sasabihin ko po iyan. I am an entertainer but I am not just an entertainer. Dahil gusto ko pong malaman ng mga taong nagsasalita na hindi po madali ang aming ginagawa. Ang puhunan po namin ay utak, puso, pawis, dugo, and to do what we do is not easy. This is not an easy job. And yes, I am proudly an entertainer," he said.

Selling the Philippines

Abunda pointed out that a major task of the head of the Department of Tourism (DoT) is to sell the Philippines' entertainment attractions, which includes its rich cultural heritage.

"Sa mga nagtatrabaho sa Department of Tourism, this is what you're missing out. A large part of the job of the Department of Tourism actually is to sell the entertainment angle of this country.

"It's entertainment that should draw so many people around the world to come to this country, entertainment in the form of food, national heritage, dance, destinations....It is also entertainment that should convince locals to travel around the country."

Abunda also said he was not ashamed of his job, and that, in fact, he was proud to be an entertainer.

"I am just an entertainer. I am a serious entertainer. At ikinararangal ko po maging isang entertainer," he said.

He thanked president-apparent Aquino for considering him to be tourism secretary.

Not financially ready

However, he said he was not financially ready to join government.

"Nais ko lamang malaman ninyo na naiintidihan ko po that when one is given the chance to serve in government, to occupy a government post, dapat kayo po ay intellectually ready, dapat emotionally ready, at financially ready.

"Intellectually ready, we can debate about it, it's debatable. Emotionally ready, it's judgment call. You know yourselves, you know when you are emotionally ready for some things.

"Financially ready, mga kaibigan, hindi po ako financially ready. Matagal na po akong nagtatrabaho dito sa industriyang ito. Nakaipon na po ng kaunti para sa komportableng buhay ng Nanay, ako at ng aking kapatid at ang aming maliit na pamilya. If I lose my job tomorrow, hindi po ako magsisinungaling, I am OK.

"Pero kung ako'y papasok po sa isang government post, wala po akong perang gagastusin pang-araw-araw. Kaya sinasabi ko po, I am not financially ready because I need a few years para mag-ipon. Sakasakali kung ako'y magdesisyon to join government, meron po akong disposable income ika nga."

Abunda also said he was still happy working in the entertainment industry, so he would rather not join government yet.

"Mga Kapamilya, mga kaibigan, I am happiest where I am right now. I cannot complain. I am happiest in the entertainment industry. I am blessed with a wonderful career. To get where I am today, kahit maliit po ang espasyong ito, was not easy. It was a difficult journey, pinaghirapan ko po ito," he said.

He also clarified that Aquino has not made him a formal offer to join his Cabinet, so there is nothing to either accept or reject.

Will honor contract with ABS-CBN

Abunda also said he was not ready to join government since he still has a contract to honor with ABS-CBN, which expires in 2011.

"At ngayon kung tatanungin n'yo po ako, bakit nahihirapan po akong magdesisyon, halimbawa kung sakasakali mang may offer. There are contracts to be fulfilled there are commitments to be fulfilled, there are talents to be discovered, there are talk shows to be produced, there are studies to be finished. Ang dami ko pa pong trabahong gagawin. Isa po 'yan sa mga dahilan.

"Nagsasara po ba akong pintuan? Am I closing my doors? I have a contract in ABS-CBN that I'd like to honor that will last until the end of 2011. I will respect and honor that contract.

"Am I interested, am I closing my doors? I'm not closing my doors. But is that gonna happen now? No, it is not going to happen now. So doon po sa mga nagsasabing hindi ko dapat tanggapin or tanggapin ko, sinabi ko na po, no, I am not going to take the offer. Ang mga dahilan ay sinabi ko na po lahat sa inyo ngayon gabi."

As a private citizen and friend of the Aquino family, Abunda said he is able to tell Aquino his ideas on various issues, and he would like this kind of relationship to continue.

"What is my relationship po with Noy Aquino? Alam n'yo po mga kaibigan, I'm able to write him memos, I'm able to write him short notes, I'm able to say and express things to him about matters that are relevant to the presidency, matters that are relevant to the country. Maraming bagay po.

"Ang iba ay kanyang binabasa, pinasasalamatan niya po ako. Ang iba naman po ay siguro narinig na rin po niya sa iba.

I would like to be able to continue serving my future president by being able to tell him honestly, without bias without agenda, political and personal interest. And to me that is the best place in the world today. I don't want to change it."

Abunda said those interested in becoming secretary of tourism should not worry since he is not yet prepared to accept a government job.

"Ok. Babalikan ko po ang tanong. Hypothetical. If and when I am offered the post of Secretary of Tourism, will I accept? The answer is no. Doon sa mga interesado sa posisyon, makakatulog na po kayo ng mahimbing."



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Oh Noy!

^^ You have all the rights to complain on any gov't official's decisions, but how come some of you just ignored the outgoing president's midnight appointments?

Noynoy suggested Abunda because of his abilities that can help the tourism industries and surely there are others more qualified, but what Noynoy wanted more is the trust of the people that will be around him.

^^ You have all the rights to complain on any gov't official's decisions, but how come some of you just ignored the outgoing president's midnight appointments?

Noynoy suggested Abunda because of his abilities that can help the tourism industries and surely there are others more qualified, but what Noynoy wanted more is the trust of the people that will be around him.

If you are referring to the manikurista, yes, I also complained about that. But the "midnight appointments" are just appointments right? Correct me if I am wrong, they can be revoked by any sitting President.

Teka,

Anong abilities ni Abundat ang pinagsasabi mo bitoy? Iba ang entertainment sa tourism sir. At ano itong puro trust?

Puro trust na lang ba tayo? Pano naman ang competence? Sa trust na lang ba natin iaasa lagi ang lahat ng bagay? Lecheng trust yan bitoy. Nepotismo na ang tawag dyan. At hindi ba ang nepotismo ay isang uri ng kurapsyon? Nasaan ang daang matuwid?

If you are referring to the manikurista, yes, I also complained about that. But the "midnight appointments" are just appointments right? Correct me if I am wrong, they can be revoked by any sitting President.

Teka,

Anong abilities ni Abundat ang pinagsasabi mo bitoy? Iba ang entertainment sa tourism sir. At ano itong puro trust?

Puro trust na lang ba tayo? Pano naman ang competence? Sa trust na lang ba natin iaasa lagi ang lahat ng bagay? Lecheng trust yan bitoy. Nepotismo na ang tawag dyan. At hindi ba ang nepotismo ay isang uri ng kurapsyon? Nasaan ang daang matuwid?

There are almost 200 midnight appointments, most were filled at mas interested ka sa paninira sa bawat galaw ng susunod na pangulo... :D

Lecheng paninira yang ginagawa mo... :lol: Hindi mo naman alam ang abilidad ng mga balak ni Noynoy ilagay sa mga departamento ng pamahalaan.

You did not vote for him dahil ang alam mo ay wala siyang abilidad at hindi dapat mamuno, kaya leave it that way kung ayaw mong suportahan siya.

There are almost 200 midnight appointments, most were filled at mas interested ka sa paninira sa bawat galaw ng susunod na pangulo... :D

Lecheng paninira yang ginagawa mo... :lol: Hindi mo naman alam ang abilidad ng mga balak ni Noynoy ilagay sa mga departamento ng pamahalaan.

You did not vote for him dahil ang alam mo ay wala siyang abilidad at hindi dapat mamuno, kaya leave it that way kung ayaw mong suportahan siya.

Bakit si Gloria ba ang susunod na Pangulo? Aba eh syempre, mas bantayan ang bagong ugok na yan. Unless, hindi aalis si Ate glo.

Kaklaruhin ko lang, hindi paninira ang pagpuna sa pagpili ng isang kagaya ni Abundat para sa isang importanteng posisyon sa gobyerno. Buti sana kung barangay secretary lang yan o tagalinis ng kubeta nya sa Arlegui o sa Times Street, eh HINDI!. Wag ka namang magbulagbulagan bitoy. Tourism is an economic portfolio. Nakasalalay dito ang napakaraming kabuhayan ng Pilipino at imahe ng bansa. Ano gusto nya, idaan ang mga turista sa SNN at sa Wowowee galing sa airport? Pwede ba, don't insult our intelligence. Kung nauto ang 14++ M na Pinoy para iboto si Noy, ibahin mo ang 60% ng ibang botante na iba ang pinili.

Abilidad? Eh hindi nga marunong mamili ng gabinete nya! Gusto yata putaktihin ng kamag-anak at kaibigan ni Kris Aquino ang gobyerno, ano mananahimik na lang kami? May pakialam pa din ako, kasi more than any loyalty to any doofus President like Noy, my loyalty is to my country.

Bakit si Gloria ba ang susunod na Pangulo? Aba eh syempre, mas bantayan ang bagong ugok na yan. Unless, hindi aalis si Ate glo.

Kaklaruhin ko lang, hindi paninira ang pagpuna sa pagpili ng isang kagaya ni Abundat para sa isang importanteng posisyon sa gobyerno. Buti sana kung barangay secretary lang yan o tagalinis ng kubeta nya sa Arlegui o sa Times Street, eh HINDI!. Wag ka namang magbulagbulagan bitoy. Tourism is an economic portfolio. Nakasalalay dito ang napakaraming kabuhayan ng Pilipino at imahe ng bansa. Ano gusto nya, idaan ang mga turista sa SNN at sa Wowowee galing sa airport? Pwede ba, don't insult our intelligence. Kung nauto ang 14++ M na Pinoy para iboto si Noy, ibahin mo ang 60% ng ibang botante na iba ang pinili.

Abilidad? Eh hindi nga marunong mamili ng gabinete nya! Gusto yata putaktihin ng kamag-anak at kaibigan ni Kris Aquino ang gobyerno, ano mananahimik na lang kami? May pakialam pa din ako, kasi more than any loyalty to any doofus President like Noy, my loyalty is to my country.

Hindi pala paninira yang mga pinagsasabi mo... :lol:

:lol: Matalino ka na kung sa matalino... :lol: ayan lang pala ang gusto mong palabasin sa pag boto kay Gibo... galing at talino.

Hindi sa niinsulto ko ang katalinuhan niyo, e hindi ko naman tinitingnan parati kung meron o wala kayo. :D

The Department of Tourism has been set up for so many years already. Nandiyan na ang mission statement at mga policies/objectives na dapat ipairal. If Noynoy wanted to put someone in there to lead that he thinks is capable of, let him be, pag na palpak saka ka magpuputak. Hindi yung pauunahan mo pa ng mga malulutong na pananalita na wala na sa ayos para lang masabi na mas matalino ka kay Noynoy? If you think you are smarter than Noynoy, then who am I to disagree. :nuts:

Hindi pala paninira yang mga pinagsasabi mo... :lol:

:lol: Matalino ka na kung sa matalino... :lol: ayan lang pala ang gusto mong palabasin sa pag boto kay Gibo... galing at talino.

Hindi sa niinsulto ko ang katalinuhan niyo, e hindi ko naman tinitingnan parati kung meron o wala kayo. :D

The Department of Tourism has been set up for so many years already. Nandiyan na ang mission statement at mga policies/objectives na dapat ipairal. If Noynoy wanted to put someone in there to lead that he thinks is capable of, let him be, pag na palpak saka ka magpuputak. Hindi yung pauunahan mo pa ng mga malulutong na pananalita na wala na sa ayos para lang masabi na mas matalino ka kay Noynoy? If you think you are smarter than Noynoy, then who am I to disagree. :nuts:

You missed the entire point again. Don't drag it down to Noy's levels. The point is that there are many better qualified people even in LP that can run the agency more effectively. Why not ask them instead of Boy Abunda? Aantayin mo pa ba pumalpak bago ka magreklamo?

Do it right the first time.

You missed the entire point again. Don't drag it down to Noy's levels. The point is that there are many better qualified people even in LP that can run the agency more effectively. Why not ask them instead of Boy Abunda? Aantayin mo pa ba pumalpak bago ka magreklamo?

Do it right the first time.

If you really have a good hindsight, you should have complained with some elected officials and other appointees long time ago. :lol:

Kayang kaya ni Boy ibenta ang kagandahan ng Pinas sa ibang bansa. :D

If you really have a good hindsight, you should have complained with some elected officials and other appointees long time ago. :lol:

And akala ko ba pagbabago ang tinutulak ng LP, bakit more of the same lang? LP campaigned on demolishing everything Gloria and the previous admins have done - why is it doing the same thing?

Lack of hindsight for me? I think it is lack of foresight for LP. Or baka lang sinasadya na lokohin ang taumbayan?:ohno:

Tu quoque argument? Fallacious bitoy. Fallacious.

And akala ko ba pagbabago ang tinutulak ng LP, bakit more of the same lang? LP campaigned on demolishing everything Gloria and the previous admins have done - why is it doing the same thing?

Lack of hindsight for me? I think it is lack of foresight for LP. Or baka lang sinasadya na lokohin ang taumbayan?:ohno:

Tukowke --- :lol: ikaw nga diyan ang naghahanap na lang ng butas ng kasiraan kahit walang rason. :lol:
Ang iimbistigahan yung mga kahinahinalang projects ng nakaraang administrasyon. Kung meron napatunayang milagro, malamang ipatigil kung ano man yun.
You are not supporting the incoming administration. Start whining on tuesday and from then on.

I'm giving Noy the benefit of the doubt, until his first year performance, if the economy flounders......

but still...I can't stomach Boy Abunda in the DOT...seriously, a cabinet post requires a lot of administrative skills , you can't manage it like one of your showbiz clients..

Ang iimbistigahan yung mga kahinahinalang projects ng nakaraang administrasyon. Kung meron napatunayang milagro, malamang ipatigil kung ano man yun.
You are not supporting the incoming administration. Start whining on tuesday and from then on.

imbestigahan nila. that would be good, I would support that. But hindi lang imbestiga para mabigyan ng malaking honoraria araw araw wala namang napapakulong.

Anyway, hindi mo naman nasagot ang mga tanong ko. If LP is sincere on real positive change, maybe they should start within their ranks.

I'm giving Noy the benefit of the doubt, until his first year performance, if the economy flounders......

but still...I can't stomach Boy Abunda in the DOT...seriously, a cabinet post requires a lot of administrative skills , you can't manage it like one of your showbiz clients..

I guess that's the best that LP can do. Abunda for DoT. HEHEHEHE. Shucks, que horror.

I'm giving Noy the benefit of the doubt, until his first year performance, if the economy flounders......

but still...I can't stomach Boy Abunda in the DOT...seriously, a cabinet post requires a lot of administrative skills , you can't manage it like one of your showbiz clients..

Usually, cabinet members will bring their own people for more reliable performance of their own department.

Usually, cabinet members will bring their own people for more reliable performance of their own department.

I dunno, but I really expected more from LP people like you. I was prepared to be proven wrong- na mali ang mga pinagsasabi ko regarding the incoming admin, but, unfortunately, I am being proven right. :ohno::ohno:

I dunno, but I really expected more from LP people like you. I was prepared to be proven wrong- na mali ang mga pinagsasabi ko regarding the incoming admin, but, unfortunately, I am being proven right. :ohno::ohno:


:lol: on what?

Usually, cabinet members will bring their own people for more reliable performance of their own department.

so the department will be in good hands because of a reliable underling, why not put the reliable underling on the top post instead? or better yet, get a a more reliable guy with reliable underlings to boot...

the Boy Abunda thing . I don't really see what he can do for tourism??

:lol: on what?

Sa tingin mo? :lol::lol::lol:

^^ Boy Abunda is not even aware of the problems being experienced by the DOT..

the biggest problem is not lack of entertainment.. it's lack of basic infrastructure..
hinde tayo kulang sa entertainment.. punong puno na ng entertainment ang Bansa..
dun palang bagsak na!!

(why drag Gibo's name on the issue.. talo na si Gibo)

so the department will be in good hands because of a reliable underling, why not put the reliable underling on the top post instead? or better yet, get a a more reliable guy with reliable underlings to boot...

the Boy Abunda thing . I don't really see what he can do for tourism??

He was considering Boy, but he knew that there are better qualified people that he can put in there. It will be a struggle on Noynoy's part to find honest and reliable people to be in the different executive branches. But there are still some. Meron ng mantsa ang karamihan na naupo kasi.

imbestigahan nila. that would be good, I would support that. But hindi lang imbestiga para mabigyan ng malaking honoraria araw araw wala namang napapakulong.

Anyway, hindi mo naman nasagot ang mga tanong ko. If LP is sincere on real positive change, maybe they should start within their ranks.

Amuyong lang ako sa LP, papano ko masasagot yan.... :lol:

Yung mga na talo na candidates ng LP for senator, puwede na sila unless there is still a one year ban on appointments.

At ang lineup ng bagong COMMISSION ON APPOINTMENTS, will they still be the same and just replace those that are no longer serving?

Si Pokwang kasunod nyan. Tapos si Charo Santos bilang DSWD Secretary.:ohno::ohno::ohno:

God, ang bobo talaga.

Eto ang mga taong dapat binabaril sa airport.

kawawa naman yun tatay nya. Binuwis ang buhay sa bayan, para lang humantong sa ganito. :lol:

ang puso mo, inom ka muna ng tubig.

pagpasensyahan mo na, ang sabi ko nga si GMA mga batikang ekonomista ang mga kilala, si Abnoy ang kilala mga yosi at gimik buddies nya, at mga showbiz personalities.

Si Pepito Manaloto na lang sana ang ilagay sa department of Finance. :lol:

kumusta namn si bitoy, ang tagapagligtas kay Noy sa SSC:D

mahirap papel mo Toy, para kay Noy:D

pinalabas na po ba ung interview ni PGMA sa ABS?? sana ang GMA gumawa rin... meron silang dokyu nuon tungkol sa 5 presidents ata, buhay pa si Cory nuon eh, kaso sana mas maganda ngayon mag focus sila kay GMA...:okay::D

kumusta namn si bitoy, ang tagapagligtas kay Noy sa SSC:D

mahirap papel mo Toy, para kay Noy:D

Si Noynoy na bahala magtangol sa atin, pag sumpa niya nito:

“ I do solemnly swear [or affirm] that I will faithfully and conscientiously fulfill my duties as President [or Vice-President or Acting President] of the Philippines, preserve and defend its Constitution, execute its laws, do justice to every man, and consecrate myself to the service of the Nation. So help me God. ”





pinalabas na po ba ung interview ni PGMA sa ABS?? sana ang GMA gumawa rin... meron silang dokyu nuon tungkol sa 5 presidents ata, buhay pa si Cory nuon eh, kaso sana mas maganda ngayon mag focus sila kay GMA...:okay::D

Si amigo32 na bahala diyan sa dokyu ni GMA na pinamagatan...."Gloria, Forever And Ever"... :D

Amuyong lang ako sa LP, papano ko masasagot yan.... :lol:

Yung mga na talo na candidates ng LP for senator, puwede na sila unless there is still a one year ban on appointments.

At ang lineup ng bagong COMMISSION ON APPOINTMENTS, will they still be the same and just replace those that are no longer serving?

Aba ewan ko. :lol::lol::lol:

Sino sino ba ang mga natalo na LP senators? Sorry wala akong binotong LP kahit isa eh.

kawawa naman yun tatay nya. Binuwis ang buhay sa bayan, para lang humantong sa ganito. :lol:

ang puso mo, inom ka muna ng tubig.

pagpasensyahan mo na, ang sabi ko nga si GMA mga batikang ekonomista ang mga kilala, si Abnoy ang kilala mga yosi at gimik buddies nya, at mga showbiz personalities.

Si Pepito Manaloto na lang sana ang ilagay sa department of Finance. :lol:

Hayz. ang saya saya ng cabinet. Sayang ang wowowee girls na kay Villar. Eh di sana every intermission sa Senado, may pera o bayong. :D:lol::lol::lol:

Si Noynoy na bahala magtangol sa atin, pag sumpa niya nito:

“ I do solemnly swear [or affirm] that I will faithfully and conscientiously fulfill my duties as President [or Vice-President or Acting President] of the Philippines, preserve and defend its Constitution, execute its laws, do justice to every man, and consecrate myself to the service of the Nation. So help me God. ”







Si amigo32 na bahala diyan sa dokyu ni GMA na pinamagatan...."Gloria, Forever And Ever"... :D

Hay. God help the country...hayy...

balita ko kinukuha din si Ricky F Lo at Joebert Sucaldito ni Noynoy, At si Marian Rivera rin daw, he he he at ano naman kaya ang puwesto niya.

balita ko kinukuha din si Ricky F Lo at Joebert Sucaldito ni Noynoy, At si Marian Rivera rin daw, he he he at ano naman kaya ang puwesto niya.

Ni Marian?

National Center for Mental Health? Kasi "psychology" sya diba?:lol::lol::lol:

balita ko kinukuha din si Ricky F Lo at Joebert Sucaldito ni Noynoy, At si Marian Rivera rin daw, he he he at ano naman kaya ang puwesto niya.


Noy, Toy, gaano ba katotoo ito?:D

gusto mo talagang mga artista ha:D

mahilig ka sa artista, hindi ka namn mukhang artista

^^ haha!! that was funny.

Ano ba naman ito.

Ayun sa report ng GMA News TV, gusto raw ni Noynoy Aquino, ang nanalo sa pagka-pangulo ng Pilipinas sa nakaraaang eleksyun , iniisip raw niya bigyan ng pwesto sa gobyerno ang mga Kapuso stars na si Dingdong Dantes at Ogie Alcasid.

Lumabas ito ng tinanong siya kung sino pa sa mga taga showbiz ang iniisip niyang i-appoint sa pamahalaan maliban kay TV host na si Boy Abunda ng ABS-CBN, ang sagot ni Aquino, “Si Dingdong, si Ogie…siguro dun sa mga advocacy nila gaya sa youth.”

Hindi pa raw niya nakaka-usap ang dalawa na tumulong sa kanya noong kampanya. Ngunit ang pag-suporta sa kanya raw ay hindi lamang ang basehan ng kanyang desisyon na kukunin sila para manglingkod sa gobyerno.

“Matagal din naman natin silang nakasama sa kampanya, nalaman natin ang mga advocacy nila, ano yung mga tinutulungan nilang sector, sayang naman kung hindi magtutuloy-tuloy,” paliwanag ni Aquino.

Dagdag pa niya: “Kung papayag sila (Dingdong at Ogie) bakit hindi. Si Dingdong alam ko may youth foundationsi Ogie ganun din yata plus yung OPM (organisasyon ng mang-aawit).”


Kahit na tinangggihan na ni Abunda ang kanyang alok para magiging tourism secretary, aalukin pa rin daw niya. “Narinig ko yung interview (kay Abunda) mukhang ayaw yata.Pero ako naniniwala na qualified si Boy, may pinag-aralan naman siya,” sabi pa niya.

Dito ngayon lumalabas ang kahinaan ni Aquino sa pagpatakbo ng isang organisasyun dahil nga wala naman siyang karanasan talaga mamuno ng isang negosyo o organisasyun. Dito rin nakikita na napakakitid ng kanyang mundo ginagalawan noon kaya madali siyang ma-impress.

Ang problema nito, hinalal siya na pangulo ng Pilipinas. Buong gobyerno ang kanyang pamahalaaan.Malaki ang kapangyarihan niya sa pagpili ng mga tauhan na tutulong sa kanya at nakasalalay sa mga desisyon niya ang kapakanan ng sobra 90 milyon na Pilipino, kasama tayo diyan.

Hindi ko sinasabi na hindi kaya ni Dingdong at ni Ogie ang ibibigay na trabaho ni Aquino. Hindi nga klaro kung anong klase ng trabaho ang nasa-isip niya. Hepe ba ng isang opisina? Siguro naman kasi hindi naman sila pwedeng magiging ordinary na kawani at mga star yan.
O baka naman consultant lang sila. Sana nga ganun lang.

Kung magaling kang manager, alam mo na iba ang may advocacy ka sa isang bagay, iba yung magma-manage ka ng organisasyun. Lalo pa gobyerno. Ang tindi ng bureaucracy.

Marami akong kilala na magaling sa pagmartsa sa kalsada at magtalumpati sa mga rally. Ngunit pagdating na sa orgnisasyun at paghawak ng pera, nagkakandaloko-loko na.

Ang unang gawin dapat ni Aquino ay alamin niya ang sitwasyun sa sector kung saan mag-appoint siya ng isang tao. Kunwari sa turismo, kausapin niya dapat ang mga lider sa turismo. Maghingi siya ng mga suhestyon at mga pangalan ng mga respetado ay may alam sa sector nay yun. Makakatulong yun sa kanyang paggawa ng desisyon

http://www.ellentordesillas.com/?p=11423#more-11423

^^ I'll just take some of the users' comments on that article.


4. henry90 - June 6, 2010 2:18 am

Manood at magbasa kasi tayo ng balita. Di yung ano-ano nasasabi natin para may mapansin lang. So what’s wrong if Aquino appoints Dantes in the National Youth Commission? Past administrations usually put showbiz artists in those positions due to their mass appeal and advocacies. For all we know, gratis et amore lang mga posisyon na yan. Mas malaki pa rin kita nila sa showbiz. Di natin maiiwasan yan. UNICEF nga kinuha pa si KC Concepcion as one of their Ambassadors sa mga programa nila para sa mga kabataan. Angelina Jolie is another example. Kung doon din lang naman sa linya nila at mga adbokasiya, why the fuzz?

henry90 - June 6, 2010 8:38 pm


Ano ang malabo doon sa sinabi nya? I watched his interview wirh Lei Alvez nang dumating sya from a short respite sa Tarlac. He waqs thinking of assigning Dantes doon sa National Youth Commission. The same post Richard Gomez held in Erap’s time. Ano ang issue mo dito? Tama ang sinabi mo. Unicef is not a Philippine government agency. UN lang naman. Pero taartits ang mga kinukuha as ambassadors of goodwill dahil nga sa people can easily relate to them because they are easily recognizable. Kumita ba si Gomez ng pera sa NYC ng naupo siya rito? Ang hirap sa atin, iniisip pa lang ng tao ang gagawin, mali na agad. Parang sala sa init, sala sa lamig tayo niyan. Tingnan mo ang appointment nya kay Jojo Ochoa as his ES. Puna agad ng mga kritiko. “Sino yan? Di naman kilala yan”. Pero pag kilala naman ang itinalaga diyan, tiyak sasabihin na naman nila, “Bakit yan? Wala na bang iba diyan?”. Parang nakakaloko. Aquino apologist? No Mam. Just giving him the benefit of the doubt.

Lol this might be a bit out of the blue ... but since ive read somewhere that noy noy doesnt want to use Malacanang that this might be a good opportunity to redesign that neighbourhood ... .

http://www.buzzen.com/files/pictures/img_169513_1_41.jpg
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=58195169#post58195169
Ciudad Murada: Intramuros de Manila Thread 3
I explain further in the other thread ... .

:| hopefully someday ...

OT:

Once Noynoy is already officially in office of the president, perhaps we can merge this thread with Television and Film Industry Thread...Just a suggestion :)

OT:

Once Noynoy is already officially in office of the president, perhaps we can merge this thread with Television and Film Industry Thread...Just a suggestion :)

Agree ako. :D

Agree ako. :D

:lol::lol:

:lol::lol:

Ang NBN lalabas na magiging adjunct to SNN. Instead of Paco Park Presents... Tsismisan Tonight! :D

dapat si Kris ay bigyan din ng puwesto sa Cabinet or sa govt agency or department.

sa DOST kaya......








Department of Showbiz and Tsismizan

dapat si Kris ay bigyan din ng puwesto sa Cabinet or sa govt agency or department.

sa DOST kaya......








Department of Showbiz and Tsismizan

Hinde, dun sya sa DOH, poster girl ng mga babaeng nagkaSTD.

Ang NBN lalabas na magiging adjunct to SNN. Instead of Paco Park Presents... Tsismisan Tonight! :D

Sa halalan thread kasi matagal ko nang sinasabi na si Boy Abunda at Kris ang head ng campaign team ng LP ni Noynoy with all their tsismis and intriga attacks against VIllar.

So as a reward, bibigyan ni Noynoy ng puwesto si Boy Abunda at mga artista...Alam naman nina Bitoy, Eastern Dragon et al ang banat ko and they cant deny it.

Ngayon, tama hinala ko.

Anyway, panalo si Noynoy and their campaign tricks prevailed. kailangang suportahan. Especially yung 100 days nya. Pero kung papalpak sya, babanatan ko si Noynoy tulad ng pagbanat ko kay GLoria dito sa SSC.

Inamin na ng lukaret at babaeng may tulo na sya ang may pakana.:bash::bash::bash:

Kris Aquino admits suggesting Abunda for DoT post (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/06/10/kris-aquino-admits-suggesting-abunda-dot-post)

abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 06/06/2010 7:46 PM | Updated as of 06/07/2010 3:33 PM

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sites/default/files/a_images/people/celebrity/kris_boy_0.jpg

MANILA, Philippines – Kris Aquino on Sunday broke her silence on talks about the possible appointment of television personality and close friend Boy Abunda as Secretary of the Department of Tourism (DoT).

Kris, youngest sister of president-apparent Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, confessed that it was she who suggested to her older brother to appoint Abunda as DoT secretary, citing the television host’s “marketing capabilities,” among other things.

“If anybody is to blame, it's me. I was the one who brought it up with Noy. I was the one who brought it up with Boy, not realizing naman it would cause such a major [issue], front page, 3 araw na deretso,” she said.

Aside from Abunda’s “marketing capabilities,” Kris said she was also impressed by her co-host’s love for his countrymen, especially those living in the provinces.

“And most importantly, I’ve dealt with Boy with so many money matters. And kung meron kang ire-rekomenda para sa gobyerno, gusto mo ‘yong taong mapagkakatiwalaan mo, na hindi mangungurakot and protective at aalagaan ang presidente,” she added.

She also urged Abunda, also a talent manager, to accept the position.

She said: “Tutal naman you're getting all these flak, and tutal naman na alam nating lahat na malaki ang maco-contribute mo para sa Pilipinas, go for it Boy… I’m sorry if I was the cause of all of these.”

Late last month, Noynoy announced that he was eyeing Abunda, a close friend of his family, to head the DoT. He took note of “The Buzz” host’s ability to clearly communicate ideas and understand the audience.

"He is an icon in the country, and more so for his ability to communicate, to understand the audience and to be able to propound and advance a particular set of ideas,” Noynoy said.

Abunda initially was “not inclined” to any government position, but he later changed his mind. He said he is not closing his doors to the possibility of serving the Aquino administration, but not “while I am under contract with ABS-CBN."

Hinde, dun sya sa DOH, poster girl ng mga babaeng nagkaSTD.

I agree...She can be the best example as to why it is better to use condom... :)

Oh sya tutal gusto naman ni Kris na ipahamak kapatid nya..e sya sige..si Boy Abunda na DOT secretary.

Para pag pumalpak, ang sisihin si Kris at maging parang banana republic naman ang Pias katulad ng panahon ni Cory na walang tiwala sa kakayahan ni president Aquino.

Kris Aquino, manahimik ka na tukmol ka.

Inamin na ng lukaret at babaeng may tulo na sya ang may pakana.:bash::bash::bash:

Kris Aquino admits suggesting Abunda for DoT post (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/06/10/kris-aquino-admits-suggesting-abunda-dot-post)

abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 06/06/2010 7:46 PM | Updated as of 06/07/2010 3:33 PM

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sites/default/files/a_images/people/celebrity/kris_boy_0.jpg

MANILA, Philippines – Kris Aquino on Sunday broke her silence on talks about the possible appointment of television personality and close friend Boy Abunda as Secretary of the Department of Tourism (DoT).

Kris, youngest sister of president-apparent Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, confessed that it was she who suggested to her older brother to appoint Abunda as DoT secretary, citing the television host’s “marketing capabilities,” among other things.

“If anybody is to blame, it's me. I was the one who brought it up with Noy. I was the one who brought it up with Boy, not realizing naman it would cause such a major [issue], front page, 3 araw na deretso,” she said.

Aside from Abunda’s “marketing capabilities,” Kris said she was also impressed by her co-host’s love for his countrymen, especially those living in the provinces.

“And most importantly, I’ve dealt with Boy with so many money matters. And kung meron kang ire-rekomenda para sa gobyerno, gusto mo ‘yong taong mapagkakatiwalaan mo, na hindi mangungurakot and protective at aalagaan ang presidente,” she added.

She also urged Abunda, also a talent manager, to accept the position.

She said: “Tutal naman you're getting all these flak, and tutal naman na alam nating lahat na malaki ang maco-contribute mo para sa Pilipinas, go for it Boy… I’m sorry if I was the cause of all of these.”

Late last month, Noynoy announced that he was eyeing Abunda, a close friend of his family, to head the DoT. He took note of “The Buzz” host’s ability to clearly communicate ideas and understand the audience.

"He is an icon in the country, and more so for his ability to communicate, to understand the audience and to be able to propound and advance a particular set of ideas,” Noynoy said.

Abunda initially was “not inclined” to any government position, but he later changed his mind. He said he is not closing his doors to the possibility of serving the Aquino administration, but not “while I am under contract with ABS-CBN."

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/9292/gen2hires.jpg
From Philstar News - President-apparent Sen. Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III shows two barong Tagalog made by couturier JC Buendia for his proclamation and swearing-in.

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0g0D1Y71jx8bu/610x.jpg

President-apparent Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, shows to the media two of the traditional "Barong Tagalog" suits he will wear on his proclamation as Philippine President-elect during a press conference at his residence on Times Street

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0dIPctA1Lj1Ol/610x.jpg

Philippine Senator Benigno "NoyNoy" Aquino III, who is expected to be proclaimed winner of the presidential election after an official counting by the Congress, distributes sweets to reporters during a news conference at Aquino's residence in Quezon City, Metro Manila June 7, 2010.

I am just concerned about Noynoy's chainsmoking. At any rate, Binay is there.

I am just concerned about Noynoy's chainsmoking. At any rate, Binay is there.

Well I reckoned Binay is the best replacement since he is a former activist during the Marcos era. He will protect the poor Pinoys from the elite's abuses.

Binay gave free legal assistance to poor clients and victims of human rights abuses during the Marcos regime. His passion for protection of human rights developed during his student days in UP, where he was a member of the UP Student Council being University Councilor and was among the acknowledged firebrands of the burgeoning student movement.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jejomar_Binay

how long do you think his regime, este term, will last?

Well I reckoned Binay is the best replacement since he is a former activist during the Marcos era. He will protect the poor Pinoys from the elite's abuses.

Binay gave free legal assistance to poor clients and victims of human rights abuses during the Marcos regime. His passion for protection of human rights developed during his student days in UP, where he was a member of the UP Student Council being University Councilor and was among the acknowledged firebrands of the burgeoning student movement.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jejomar_Binay

Truth is, Binay will make the Noynoy Presidency more stable.

Binay is a rabid Cory supporter and he will not let anyone hurt Noynoy.

At the same time, sans corruption issues against Binay, he is a counter balance to the oligarchs, elites, hacienderos and greedy MaKati Business Club members already poised to milk the Filipino people again by proposing 15% VAT and and reduce income tax (which actually favors these scrooge in suits).

Noynoy be wary of your kamag-anaks, hyatt 10 (treacherous Gloria lapdogs), double face lapdogs (Roxas, Salceda, Recto, Soliman, Romulo), greedy Makati Business Club members, elite class and hacienderos who fueled your campaign.

Although Im hoping that your fellow LP that are progressives like highly respected and honorable Jovito Salonga, Wigberto Tanada, Kaya natin group, Akbayan will insulate Noynoy from these neoliberal, monopolistic and feudalistic opportunists that supported Noynoy.

^^ He will be surrounded by his "Barkadas" - Chito Cruz, Galland Diaz, Romy Mercado, Sep Juico and Jojo Ochoa.

Yolanda Ong and Julia Abad plus the members of the Pinoy Lawyers group, I'm sure will be added in the new administration's circle.

already poised to milk the Filipino people again by proposing 15% VAT and and reduce income tax (which actually favors these scrooge in suits).

Well putting Ninoy aside ... and real or not corruption problems :

VAT is a more efficient means for the state to collect revenue than income taxes which are prone to fraud ( the wealthy have ways around them anyway ) and other difficulties and which im sure people cant pay either at high rates anyway ( working poor ), so isnt it better that they just lower income taxes to realistic levels while putting VAT on those mainly "foreign" goods that some wished people werent buying anyway ? ( since tariffs are harder to implement and get revenue from nowadays ).

Why not have nationalism and make people pay a bit more for these mainly foreign goods which is a sin to buy apparently, that if they are sending their money abroad or to the elites anywway that at least the government can take a piece of that pie aswell... ?.

Anyway one of the problem of the country is the governments lack of funds to do much defence, social policies, infrastructures and without revenue the state would have to rely more on debt.

Noynoy be wary of your kamag-anaks, hyatt 10 (treacherous Gloria lapdogs), double face lapdogs (Roxas, Salceda, Recto, Soliman, Romulo), greedy Makati Business Club members, elite class and hacienderos who fueled your campaign.

Although Im hoping that your fellow LP that are progressives like highly respected and honorable Jovito Salonga, Wigberto Tanada, Kaya natin group, Akbayan will insulate Noynoy from these neoliberal, monopolistic and feudalistic opportunists that supported Noynoy.

these are the worst group in philippine politics Liberal Party and the MBC,akala nila pag aari nila ang Pilipinas ,magpondo ng destabilization,magfabricate at manira ng tao
to attain their selfish interest.Mapagkunwari.kapag hindi totoo hindi magtatagumpay tulad ng nangyari sa Cory government.

how long do you think his regime, este term, will last?

I have 4 scenarios :

1. when he succumbed to nervous breakdown or emphysema that leads to
death.
2. coup d'etat cum pipols power
3. if he choose to resign if he cannot bear the pressure of his office.
4. after he completed his term of office.

Amen

Well putting Ninoy aside ... and real or not corruption problems :

VAT is a more efficient means for the state to collect revenue than income taxes which are prone to fraud ( the wealthy have ways around them anyway ) and other difficulties and which im sure people cant pay either at high rates anyway ( working poor ), so isnt it better that they just lower income taxes to realistic levels while putting VAT on those mainly "foreign" goods that some wished people werent buying anyway ? ( since tariffs are harder to implement and get revenue from nowadays ).

Why not have nationalism and make people pay a bit more for these mainly foreign goods which is a sin to buy apparently, that if they are sending their money abroad or to the elites anywway that at least the government can take a piece of that pie aswell... ?.

Anyway one of the problem of the country is the governments lack of funds to do much defence, social policies, infrastructures and without revenue the state would have to rely more on debt.

I think your suggestion makes sense.......
I second the motion......

Well putting Ninoy aside ... and real or not corruption problems :

VAT is a more efficient means for the state to collect revenue than income taxes which are prone to fraud ( the wealthy have ways around them anyway ) and other difficulties and which im sure people cant pay either at high rates anyway ( working poor ), so isnt it better that they just lower income taxes to realistic levels while putting VAT on those mainly "foreign" goods that some wished people werent buying anyway ? ( since tariffs are harder to implement and get revenue from nowadays ).

Why not have nationalism and make people pay a bit more for these mainly foreign goods which is a sin to buy apparently, that if they are sending their money abroad or to the elites anywway that at least the government can take a piece of that pie aswell... ?.

Anyway one of the problem of the country is the governments lack of funds to do much defence, social policies, infrastructures and without revenue the state would have to rely more on debt.

The lack of efficiency made the government push for higher VAT because the state is too coward and lazy to go after tax evaders and tax avoiders. What happen to the so-called order of battle of the BIR pinpointing notorious tax evaders?

How come sin taxes in the Philippines are one of the lowest in the world? maybe because the government cannot stand up against San MIguel, Philip Morris-Fortune Tobacco, Tanduay Distillers and even those huge wines and liquor importers like those powerful guys in Subic and owner of Puregold?

Why can the government move and tax map the whole country. In our place alone, I can pinpoint and I have already reported it the local BIR numerous establishments not issuing official receipts?

Why not motorists going to gas stations to issue receipts?

Why impose a retrogressive tax that will affect all income brackets?

@arbor, are you familiar with the types of taxes?

Do you know what type of tax is the so-called EVAT? and supposedly with it do good or do more harm against the people?

Which is better, direct taxes or indirect taxes? Which is equitable, tax is based on the person's ability to pay or not?

Who will be hit tremendously with a 15% VAT?


Say when buying food and availing basic services. This cute govt said that basic goods are exempted and yet all other inputs use to make such basic goods are not?

Between a rich guy earning 500,000 a month against a guy earning (daily wage earner) 400 pesos a day, a 1000 pesos worth of medicine subjected to VAT 15% means a pain in the ass for the poor guy.

I hope Noynoy is not stupid enough to fall for moronic advise of the outgoing DOD secretary and those greedy Makati Business CLub members.

I think your suggestion makes sense.......
I second the motion......

It make sense if punitive VAT rates are imposed on luxury items including sin products.

Ex. Travel abroad except those will work abroad as OFW.
Yacht and yacht club memberships and services
Sports club memberships and services (golf,polo, jockey etc)
SUV purchases ( including punitive and high tariffs on all imported vehicles)
Condominium purchases
high taxes on imported non-essential electronic and electric gadgets (i.e.
LCD TVs, game consoles and other plaything of the rich etc)

Noynoy, Binay to be proclaimed tomorrow
Philstar.com
Philstar.com - Tuesday, June 8


MANILA, Philippines - Nearly a month after the elections, president-apparent Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and vice president-apparent Jejomar Binay will finally be proclaimed tomorrow.

The proclamation is a day behind the original schedule.

The delay resulted from the decision last night of the joint Senate-House canvassing committee to defer the tallying of votes from Lanao del Sur for today.

The committee, co-chaired by Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and Speaker Prospero Nograles, made the decision during a closed-door caucus in which it also turned down the request of Aquino’s lawyers that he be proclaimed ahead of the winning vice presidential candidate.

“We wait for Lanao del Sur tomorrow, so proclamation is on Wednesday,” Nograles said in a text message after the caucus.

“We will canvass Davao City tonight and Lanao del Sur tomorrow, and make the proclamation of the winning presidential and vice presidential candidates on Wednesday,” House Majority Leader Arthur Defensor told reporters.

Enrile said the canvassing committee could not disregard the votes from Lanao del Sur as this would disenfranchise the more than 350,000 who cast their ballots in the province.

“After we canvass Lanao del Sur tomorrow, we would have accounted for all provinces and cities and absentee votes...,” he said.

Before it held its caucus at 6 p.m., more than four hours into its session, the panel had canvassed three of the five certificates of canvass (COCs) that remained to be tallied.

These were the COCs from Bacolod City, Mt. Province and Eastern Samar.

After the Davao votes were tallied, Aquino padded his lead over former President Joseph Estrada to 5.6 million votes from 5.5 million last Thursday. He had 15,072,053 votes against Estrada’s 9,471,029.

The other presidential candidates and their votes are Sen. Manuel Villar Jr., 5,484,747; Gilberto Teodoro Jr., 4,065,524; Eddie Villanueva, 1,122,896; Sen. Richard Gordon, 498,414; Vetellano Acosta, 180,839; Nicanor Perlas, 54,256; Sen. Jamby Madrigal, 46,041; and JC de los Reyes, 44,031.

In the vice presidential race, Binay kept his lead with 14,501,371 votes against Sen. Manuel Roxas’ 13,889,416.

Sen. Loren Legarda remained in third place with 4,212,152; followed by Bayani Fernando, 1,014,846; Edu Manzano, 803,738; Perfecto Yasay Jr., 363,912; Jay Sonza, 63,914; and Dominador Chipeco, 52,275.

The canvassing panel took some time discussing what to do with the votes from Davao City and Lanao del Sur.

The Davao City canvassing board had transmitted both the electronic copy of its COC to the Congress server and the hard copy to the Senate but failed to send the required statement of votes by precinct.

Nograles demanded to see the statement of votes, but Commission on Elections (Comelec) executive director Jose Tolentino told him that the document was stored in a server kept at the Cabuyao, Laguna warehouse of Smartmatic, Comelec’s automation contractor.

He said the document consists of 10,000 pages and it would take some time to print it.

To cut the discussions short, Enrile asked Smartmatic chief Cesar Flores to look for the server in Cabuyao and start printing the statement of votes that Nograles wanted to see.

In the case of Lanao del Sur, the problem was that there were 28 precincts in eight towns where a special election would still be held.

Because of this, Comelec officials told the canvassing committee that their provincial board of canvassers could not yet send both the electronic and hard copies of its COC.

Comelec Chairman Jose Melo said the votes in 32 towns had already been tallied and that the 28 precincts where a special election would still be held would affect only 12,000 registered voters.

In fact, he said the Comelec submitted a “canvass report” indicating the votes for president and vice president for purposes of the joint committee’s tally.

However, Enrile asked the Comelec to instruct its canvassing board in Lanao del Sur to submit both the electronic and hard copies of the provincial COC today.

“We cannot be held hostage by the special election (in 28 precincts). We have to finish this canvass this week. We have to use the coercive powers of this board if we have to,” he said.

Melo said the Comelec would comply with the request.

Before canvassing the three additional COCs, the committee delved again into the existence of a “national support center” run by Comelec and Smartmatic until May 18.

Flores told the committee that under Smartmatic’s contract with the Comelec, his company was required to set up a call center, which processed inquiries sent through text by their 48,000 technicians as well as the center’s responses to such messages.

He said the inquiries had been mostly about problems in the operation of the precinct optical count scan (PCOS) machines.

“Our call center did not receive any electoral data like election results,” he said.

“Your Honors, many people do not understand this, but it’s just a simple call center that processed calls. It was open to the public. In fact, we invited the media to the center,” Comelec Commissioner Gregorio Larrazabal said.

Sen. Aquilino Pimentel Jr. resented Larrazabal’s statement, telling him, “Yes, we don’t understand it, that’s why we are asking questions.”

It was Enrile’s turn again to cut the debates short. He asked Flores to open the call center’s records for examination “to erase suspicions that it was used for something else.”

“We have no problem with that. But we think there is no need for it. However, we will comply with the request,” Flores said.

Much earlier

The Comelec spokesman said the proclamations for president and vice president could have come earlier had it not been for procedural requirements under the law.

“This (proclamation), for us, is rather late considering that the results were available two days after the elections except that we have to give compliance to the law and all of that,” spokesman James Jimenez told The STAR.

“Again, while this is all very fast, by Philippine standards, it could have been quicker,” he added.

He said results of the automated polls were already available two days after the elections but there were some requirements in the canvassing that had to be met.

But Jimenez said the joint congressional panel sitting as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC) should not be blamed for the delay because they were just complying with some requirements in law.

Jimenez said that while results were transmitted automatically from the polling precincts to the NBOC, the votes had to be canvassed in a “ladderized process,” meaning they had to go to the municipality/city board of canvassers and then to the provincial board of canvassers, and finally to the NBOC.

He said procedures would be tackled in the post-evaluation being readied by the Comelec. - With Sheila Crisostomo - By Jess Diaz (Philstar News Service, www.philstar.com)

It make sense if punitive VAT rates are imposed on luxury items including sin products.

Ex. Travel abroad except those will work abroad as OFW.
Yacht and yacht club memberships and services
Sports club memberships and services (golf,polo, jockey etc)
SUV purchases ( including punitive and high tariffs on all imported vehicles)
Condominium purchases
high taxes on imported non-essential electronic and electric gadgets (i.e.
LCD TVs, game consoles and other plaything of the rich etc)

I don't see the point in imposing additional VAT on international travel given that so many taxes are part of your ticket, both during and post-sales. Not only do you pay VAT if you buy the ticket here, you also have to pay travel tax, which is already quite hefty.

Condos are tax-exempt up to P2.5 million for a reason: the lower and middle classes can afford such housing without the state needing to intervene.

While I understand that some of you here want to impose additional taxes on luxury goods, we need to be prudent with some of the items being taxed: it's not only the extremely wealthy which patronizes these items (like international travel, condos and game consoles). Even the middle classes patronize those items too, albeit on a smaller scale than the wealthy.

Noynoy be wary of your kamag-anaks, hyatt 10 (treacherous Gloria lapdogs), double face lapdogs (Roxas, Salceda, Recto, Soliman, Romulo), greedy Makati Business Club members, elite class and hacienderos who fueled your campaign.

Although Im hoping that your fellow LP that are progressives like highly respected and honorable Jovito Salonga, Wigberto Tanada, Kaya natin group, Akbayan will insulate Noynoy from these neoliberal, monopolistic and feudalistic opportunists that supported Noynoy.

This is the one by self proclaimed activist Harvey Keh right? I dunno, parang feelingero yun.

I don't see the point in imposing additional VAT on international travel given that so many taxes are part of your ticket, both during and post-sales. Not only do you pay VAT if you buy the ticket here, you also have to pay travel tax, which is already quite hefty.

Condos are tax-exempt up to P2.5 million for a reason: the lower and middle classes can afford such housing without the state needing to intervene.

While I understand that some of you here want to impose additional taxes on luxury goods, we need to be prudent with some of the items being taxed: it's not only the extremely wealthy which patronizes these items (like international travel, condos and game consoles). Even the middle classes patronize those items too, albeit on a smaller scale than the wealthy.

Travellers especially leisure travellers (abroad) should bear the brunt of additional taxes .

Higher taxes must be imposed on luxury goods. Game consoles and condominiums are luxury goods.

Ordinary Pinoys earning minimum wage and definite lower to middle middle class will find it very difficult to buy a unit of condo (much less a "low cost housing that starts at 600k per unit)

^^ Ang problema talaga ay huwag lang mapunta sa mga bulsa ng mga opisyales ang mga perang nakokolekta sa mga taxes.

Travellers especially leisure travellers (abroad) should bear the brunt of additional taxes .

It's hard to determine whether or not international travel is leisurely, for business, for education, for employment, or what not. Travel agencies and especially airline booking engines do not ask why you're traveling. VAT for travel either has to be for everyone or for none at all, especially since a selective VAT scheme for travel is very hit-or-miss.

Higher taxes must be imposed on luxury goods. Game consoles and condominiums are luxury goods.

Tell that to OFWs who are the primary drivers of demand for condos, and for OFW parents who buy gaming consoles as gifts for their children.

Ordinary Pinoys earning minimum wage and definite lower to middle middle class will find it very difficult to buy a unit of condo (much less a "low cost housing that starts at 600k per unit)

Actually, they can. It's called the PAG-IBIG Fund. :sleepy:

I highly doubt condominiums can be called "luxury goods". True, there are some condos which cater to a very small upmarket population. But there are even more condos which cater to working Filipino families, singles and lower-income individuals who want to invest in a home. The condos are there to help alleviate Manila's chronic housing shortage.

Travellers especially leisure travellers (abroad) should bear the brunt of additional taxes .

Higher taxes must be imposed on luxury goods. Game consoles and condominiums are luxury goods.

Ordinary Pinoys earning minimum wage and definite lower to middle middle class will find it very difficult to buy a unit of condo (much less a "low cost housing that starts at 600k per unit)

I reckoned that about 80 to 90 percents of Filipino international travellers were either Seafarers, OFW, and pseudo-Tourist but actually looking for job abroad, so any additional taxes will be shouldered by them, and they were not even rich.

These OFW and those undocumented Pinoy who work abroad were also buyers of those condos......... why should we punish them, when elite and very rich Pinoy can either evade paying taxes or pay very low taxes, like the Chinoy business-tycoon Lucio Tan.

There must be other way to collect more taxes from the very rich and elite Filipinos who usually don't pay taxes or pay very low taxes since they have strong BIR connections.

Travellers especially leisure travellers (abroad) should bear the brunt of additional taxes .

Higher taxes must be imposed on luxury goods. Game consoles and condominiums are luxury goods.

Ordinary Pinoys earning minimum wage and definite lower to middle middle class will find it very difficult to buy a unit of condo (much less a "low cost housing that starts at 600k per unit)

Housing is affordable even to lower middle class or the masa. Pag-ibig Fund provides housing loan with terms of up to 30 years at affordable rates!
VP Noli de Castro did a really good job in this respect.

Related news

VP Noli cites housing gains under PGMA
May 27, 2010

Over one million homes for poor and low-income families, and a “sustained and vibrant implementation of the housing program” are among the major accomplishments of the government in the last nine years.



This was the report of Vice President Noli De Castro to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and various stakeholders during the Retrospective Seminar on the Housing Sector held at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel Wednesday.



De Castro, who has been serving as concurrent Chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) since 2004, said the government’s programs for low-income Filipinos and the informal sector provided shelter security to more than 1 million families from 2001 to March 2010.



For the formal sector, De Castro credited the Pag-IBIG Fund’s “bold reforms” in its housing loan program—resulting in higher loanable amounts, lower interest rates, longer repayment term, faster processing of loan applications, and decentralized operations—for the surge in home acquisition among low- to middle-income families throughout the country since 2001.

De Castro said the monthly amortization for a P400,000 housing loan has gone down from P5,400 a month in 2001 to only P2,400 today, so that “even minimum wage earners can now afford to buy their own house, instead of renting one.”



From total housing loans of P3.82 billion in 2001 for around 16,000 housing units, Pag-IBIG released a total of P45.7 billion for nearly 75,000 units under its End User Financing Program in 2009.



De Castro added that the reforms and increased funding has enabled more families outside Metro Manila to acquire homes, supporting government’s efforts to decongest the country’s most urbanized region by developing new areas for housing.



For the informal sector, the administration’s housing efforts is highlighted by the Asset Reform Program to improve security of tenure. One initiative under this program is the Rail Relocation and Resettlement Program, the largest and most successful undertaking of its kind by the national government.



The program was implemented in support of the projects to revive the Northrail line from Caloocan to Pampanga, modernize the Southrail line from Caloocan to Calamba, and link the two lines.



De Castro called the administration’s current resettlement strategy “an improvement from the past.”



“Consultation at the grassroots level is enhanced, such that the beneficiaries themselves participate in the decision on the resettlement sites,” he said.



The strategy adopted in this resettlement program has been replicated in other programs such as the NLEX-C5-SLEX project and has resulted in providing shelter security to about 105,000 families.



The government also strengthened the Community Mortgage Program (CMP) with the creation of the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) in 2004 to focus on solely on shelter programs for the informal sector.

The CMP released P5.3 billion funding 963 projects under President Arroyo which benefited 109,000 families, compared to 847 projects at a cost of P2.95 billion in the previous 12-year period.



Another unprecedented achievement of the housing sector under President Arroyo is the issuance of 113 proclamations declaring about 27,000 hectares of government land all over the country as socialized housing sites, benefiting an estimated 280,000 families.



De Castro also highlighted the partnership with the various stakeholders in the housing sector-- such as the local government units, the private developers, non-government and people’s organizations—as a factor for achieving greater heights in the sector.



Testimonials from actual beneficiaries of the CMP, NHA relocation projects and the Pag-IBIG housing loan program highlighted De Castro’s presentation.


Underscoring stronger partnerships fostered by the government with various stakeholders, representatives from the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA), Standard Chartered Bank, Tony Meloto of Gawad Kalinga and Taguig City Mayor Freddie Tinga also gave their testimonials.

^^^

I go for increase in "sin taxes" like liquor, wines, cigarettes, gambling leisure/entertainment.

^^ Ang problema talaga ay huwag lang mapunta sa mga bulsa ng mga opisyales ang mga perang nakokolekta sa mga taxes.

Sigurado tayo, hindi mapunta sa bulsa ni Noy yan, eh, sa mga kasamahan nya?:D mas malalaki bulsa nila:D

Its official,

Noynoy, Binay to be proclaimed tomorrow
By Jess Diaz (The Philippine Star) Updated June 08, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Nearly a month after the elections, president-apparent Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and vice president-apparent Jejomar Binay will finally be proclaimed tomorrow.

The proclamation is a day behind the original schedule.

The delay resulted from the decision last night of the joint Senate-House canvassing committee to defer the tallying of votes from Lanao del Sur for today.

The committee, co-chaired by Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and Speaker Prospero Nograles, made the decision during a closed-door caucus in which it also turned down the request of Aquino’s lawyers that he be proclaimed ahead of the winning vice presidential candidate.

“We wait for Lanao del Sur tomorrow, so proclamation is on Wednesday,” Nograles said in a text message after the caucus.

“We will canvass Davao City tonight and Lanao del Sur tomorrow, and make the proclamation of the winning presidential and vice presidential candidates on Wednesday,” House Majority Leader Arthur Defensor told reporters.

Enrile said the canvassing committee could not disregard the votes from Lanao del Sur as this would disenfranchise the more than 350,000 who cast their ballots in the province.

“After we canvass Lanao del Sur tomorrow, we would have accounted for all provinces and cities and absentee votes...,” he said.

Before it held its caucus at 6 p.m., more than four hours into its session, the panel had canvassed three of the five certificates of canvass (COCs) that remained to be tallied.

These were the COCs from Bacolod City, Mt. Province and Eastern Samar.

After the Davao votes were tallied, Aquino padded his lead over former President Joseph Estrada to 5.6 million votes from 5.5 million last Thursday. He had 15,072,053 votes against Estrada’s 9,471,029.

The other presidential candidates and their votes are Sen. Manuel Villar Jr., 5,484,747; Gilberto Teodoro Jr., 4,065,524; Eddie Villanueva, 1,122,896; Sen. Richard Gordon, 498,414; Vetellano Acosta, 180,839; Nicanor Perlas, 54,256; Sen. Jamby Madrigal, 46,041; and JC de los Reyes, 44,031.

In the vice presidential race, Binay kept his lead with 14,501,371 votes against Sen. Manuel Roxas’ 13,889,416.

Sen. Loren Legarda remained in third place with 4,212,152; followed by Bayani Fernando, 1,014,846; Edu Manzano, 803,738; Perfecto Yasay Jr., 363,912; Jay Sonza, 63,914; and Dominador Chipeco, 52,275.

The canvassing panel took some time discussing what to do with the votes from Davao City and Lanao del Sur.

The Davao City canvassing board had transmitted both the electronic copy of its COC to the Congress server and the hard copy to the Senate but failed to send the required statement of votes by precinct.

Nograles demanded to see the statement of votes, but Commission on Elections (Comelec) executive director Jose Tolentino told him that the document was stored in a server kept at the Cabuyao, Laguna warehouse of Smartmatic, Comelec’s automation contractor.

He said the document consists of 10,000 pages and it would take some time to print it.

To cut the discussions short, Enrile asked Smartmatic chief Cesar Flores to look for the server in Cabuyao and start printing the statement of votes that Nograles wanted to see.

In the case of Lanao del Sur, the problem was that there were 28 precincts in eight towns where a special election would still be held.

Because of this, Comelec officials told the canvassing committee that their provincial board of canvassers could not yet send both the electronic and hard copies of its COC.

Comelec Chairman Jose Melo said the votes in 32 towns had already been tallied and that the 28 precincts where a special election would still be held would affect only 12,000 registered voters.

In fact, he said the Comelec submitted a “canvass report” indicating the votes for president and vice president for purposes of the joint committee’s tally.

However, Enrile asked the Comelec to instruct its canvassing board in Lanao del Sur to submit both the electronic and hard copies of the provincial COC today.

“We cannot be held hostage by the special election (in 28 precincts). We have to finish this canvass this week. We have to use the coercive powers of this board if we have to,” he said.

Melo said the Comelec would comply with the request.

Before canvassing the three additional COCs, the committee delved again into the existence of a “national support center” run by Comelec and Smartmatic until May 18.

Flores told the committee that under Smartmatic’s contract with the Comelec, his company was required to set up a call center, which processed inquiries sent through text by their 48,000 technicians as well as the center’s responses to such messages.

He said the inquiries had been mostly about problems in the operation of the precinct optical count scan (PCOS) machines.

“Our call center did not receive any electoral data like election results,” he said.

“Your Honors, many people do not understand this, but it’s just a simple call center that processed calls. It was open to the public. In fact, we invited the media to the center,” Comelec Commissioner Gregorio Larrazabal said.

Sen. Aquilino Pimentel Jr. resented Larrazabal’s statement, telling him, “Yes, we don’t understand it, that’s why we are asking questions.”

It was Enrile’s turn again to cut the debates short. He asked Flores to open the call center’s records for examination “to erase suspicions that it was used for something else.”

“We have no problem with that. But we think there is no need for it. However, we will comply with the request,” Flores said.

Much earlier

The Comelec spokesman said the proclamations for president and vice president could have come earlier had it not been for procedural requirements under the law.

“This (proclamation), for us, is rather late considering that the results were available two days after the elections except that we have to give compliance to the law and all of that,” spokesman James Jimenez told The STAR.

“Again, while this is all very fast, by Philippine standards, it could have been quicker,” he added.

He said results of the automated polls were already available two days after the elections but there were some requirements in the canvassing that had to be met.

But Jimenez said the joint congressional panel sitting as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC) should not be blamed for the delay because they were just complying with some requirements in law.

Jimenez said that while results were transmitted automatically from the polling precincts to the NBOC, the votes had to be canvassed in a “ladderized process,” meaning they had to go to the municipality/city board of canvassers and then to the provincial board of canvassers, and finally to the NBOC.

He said procedures would be tackled in the post-evaluation being readied by the Comelec. - With Sheila Crisostomo

^^ There will be a victory parade in Makati on Friday, June 11. Ayala Avenue will be closed in the afternoon. There will be street dancers, floats, pomp.

On June 12, there will also be a grand parade at Luneta for Independence day celebration. GMA's last celebration as President, so expect bigger and better parade.

It's hard to determine whether or not international travel is leisurely, for business, for education, for employment, or what not. Travel agencies and especially airline booking engines do not ask why you're traveling. VAT for travel either has to be for everyone or for none at all, especially since a selective VAT scheme for travel is very hit-or-miss.


Again, only OFWs and maybe persons who are going abroad for educational purposes can be exempted. Again, Im zeroing on leisure travelers. They should pay additional taxes.



Tell that to OFWs who are the primary drivers of demand for condos, and for OFW parents who buy gaming consoles as gifts for their children.



Oh really, the OFWs? Are you really sure?I will accept your argument if you can show me proofs.

OFW parents buying game consoles. So, that makes a game console a basic good not to be slapped with additional taxes?

I think, even if these things are patronized by OFW, do you really think they are essential goods?


Actually, they can. It's called the PAG-IBIG Fund. :sleepy:

Really? Do you know how much is the downpayment and the monthly amortization of a condo unit worth 2million?

And do you really think an OFW will spend his money to buy a condo unit in exchange for a single detached bungalow worth 2 million also?

Do you really think OFWs in the provinces with buy condos instead of a house and lot with is alot better than condos?

You even claimed that lower middle class can afford to buy condos? Where is your basis? What do you mean by lower middle class? How do you call a family earning an gross income of 50,000? Lower middle class or upper middle class. So this are the people who buy condos?

Or are you detached with reality?


I highly doubt condominiums can be called "luxury goods".

You highly doubt condominiums as luxury goods when people in the Philippines cant even afford socialized housing worth 300K pesos with Pag-Ibig?

So 1 million and up is chicken to many Pinoys thats why its the home of choice of many Pinoys?

True, there are some condos which cater to a very small upmarket population. But there are even more condos which cater to working Filipino families, singles and lower-income individuals who want to invest in a home. The condos are there to help alleviate Manila's chronic housing shortage.


Really? tell me something about it. Give me a name of that condo that is affordable to lower income individuals. By the way, what do you mean by lower income individuals? Minimum wage earners? Above minimum wage earners?

It seems you not yet paid a housing unit via Pag-Ibig.

I reckoned that about 80 to 90 percents of Filipino international travellers were either Seafarers, OFW, and pseudo-Tourist but actually looking for job abroad, so any additional taxes will be shouldered by them, and they were not even rich.

I said leisure travelers.I also said OFW are exempted.


These OFW and those undocumented Pinoy who work abroad were also buyers of those condos......... why should we punish them, when elite and very rich Pinoy can either evade paying taxes or pay very low taxes, like the Chinoy business-tycoon Lucio Tan.


What type of condos are you talking about?
How do you define a condo?

High rise, medium rise?

Or you are talking about BLISS type tenement apartments (although some people call them condos)

How many percent of the OFW are buying condos instead of houses in numerous residential subdivisions in the pHilippines?

If you can prove that a good majority of OFWs (the real OFWs and not immigrants) i.e. million of laborers in the Middle East, domestics in Europe and Asia and nurses in the US or UK are buying condominiums. I will shoot down my own suggestion.

By the way, how about the OFWs who came from the provinces, so they are also buying condos in urban areas? and not buying lands or houses for their huge family?
I want proofs from you to prove that condos

There must be other way to collect more taxes from the very rich and elite Filipinos who usually don't pay taxes or pay very low taxes since they have strong BIR connections.

Again tax luxury items that are not considered basic goods.

I hope we have the same definition of basic goods.

Because for the rich guys and international travellers like you luxury goods for the masses are basic goods for you?

naks, andito na naman ang tropa.

naks, andito na naman ang tropa.
You've been away for a while.

Congratulations, your Noynoy is now the President, our President, too. :)

Well GMA has done her job and we must help the new Admin...to do it also

SAYANG SI NOLI. NOLI DE CASTRO IS FAR BETTER THAN ABNOY AND BINAY.

Housing is affordable even to lower middle class or the masa. Pag-ibig Fund provides housing loan with terms of up to 30 years at affordable rates!
VP Noli de Castro did a really good job in this respect.

Related news

VP Noli cites housing gains under PGMA
May 27, 2010

Over one million homes for poor and low-income families, and a “sustained and vibrant implementation of the housing program” are among the major accomplishments of the government in the last nine years.



This was the report of Vice President Noli De Castro to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and various stakeholders during the Retrospective Seminar on the Housing Sector held at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel Wednesday.



De Castro, who has been serving as concurrent Chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) since 2004, said the government’s programs for low-income Filipinos and the informal sector provided shelter security to more than 1 million families from 2001 to March 2010.



For the formal sector, De Castro credited the Pag-IBIG Fund’s “bold reforms” in its housing loan program—resulting in higher loanable amounts, lower interest rates, longer repayment term, faster processing of loan applications, and decentralized operations—for the surge in home acquisition among low- to middle-income families throughout the country since 2001.

De Castro said the monthly amortization for a P400,000 housing loan has gone down from P5,400 a month in 2001 to only P2,400 today, so that “even minimum wage earners can now afford to buy their own house, instead of renting one.”



From total housing loans of P3.82 billion in 2001 for around 16,000 housing units, Pag-IBIG released a total of P45.7 billion for nearly 75,000 units under its End User Financing Program in 2009.



De Castro added that the reforms and increased funding has enabled more families outside Metro Manila to acquire homes, supporting government’s efforts to decongest the country’s most urbanized region by developing new areas for housing.



For the informal sector, the administration’s housing efforts is highlighted by the Asset Reform Program to improve security of tenure. One initiative under this program is the Rail Relocation and Resettlement Program, the largest and most successful undertaking of its kind by the national government.



The program was implemented in support of the projects to revive the Northrail line from Caloocan to Pampanga, modernize the Southrail line from Caloocan to Calamba, and link the two lines.



De Castro called the administration’s current resettlement strategy “an improvement from the past.”



“Consultation at the grassroots level is enhanced, such that the beneficiaries themselves participate in the decision on the resettlement sites,” he said.



The strategy adopted in this resettlement program has been replicated in other programs such as the NLEX-C5-SLEX project and has resulted in providing shelter security to about 105,000 families.



The government also strengthened the Community Mortgage Program (CMP) with the creation of the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) in 2004 to focus on solely on shelter programs for the informal sector.

The CMP released P5.3 billion funding 963 projects under President Arroyo which benefited 109,000 families, compared to 847 projects at a cost of P2.95 billion in the previous 12-year period.



Another unprecedented achievement of the housing sector under President Arroyo is the issuance of 113 proclamations declaring about 27,000 hectares of government land all over the country as socialized housing sites, benefiting an estimated 280,000 families.



De Castro also highlighted the partnership with the various stakeholders in the housing sector-- such as the local government units, the private developers, non-government and people’s organizations—as a factor for achieving greater heights in the sector.



Testimonials from actual beneficiaries of the CMP, NHA relocation projects and the Pag-IBIG housing loan program highlighted De Castro’s presentation.


Underscoring stronger partnerships fostered by the government with various stakeholders, representatives from the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA), Standard Chartered Bank, Tony Meloto of Gawad Kalinga and Taguig City Mayor Freddie Tinga also gave their testimonials.

^^^

I go for increase in "sin taxes" like liquor, wines, cigarettes, gambling leisure/entertainment.

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Outgoing Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (R) watch U.S. former vice-president and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Al Gore, who lectures on a climate change inside a mall in Manila June 8, 2010.



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Di bale, Shanghai bukas...

Abnoy and Binay What a horrible curse for the Philippines.

Abnoy and Binay What a horrible curse for the Philippines.

Hindi pa sila subok na bulok.. :D

Erap + Gloria ?

Mudslinging, fight for posts irk Noynoy (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=582637&publicationSubCategoryId=63)

President-elect Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is annoyed by the jockeying for position, criticism and mudslinging among those opposing his perceived choices for certain posts, who themselves are seeking to be appointed or recommending people for various offices.
Aquino said he had been studying various applications and recommendations for the 25 Cabinet positions he had to fill along with some 4,000 to 5,000 other positions that his staff members had initially identified.

Aquino said he was being careful with his choices because he wanted his administration to begin effecting necessary reforms within his first two years in office.

He admitted that it was not easy to recruit people because of mudslinging and backbiting among those jockeying or endorsing others for certain positions.

Aquino said it would be better for the media to wait for announcements coming from him in reporting appointments.

He frowned on descriptions of his former classmates as “Kaklase, Inc.,” saying they were not really asking for positions from him even if they had been with him for the last three or four decades.

“What I want is to find those people who can help us and (with) whom I have a high comfort level. They won’t probably stay with me three to four decades if we differ in vision or ambition,” he said.

Aquino said he would try to get the best minds for the justice, public works and transportation and communications departments because these were very sensitive and reportedly burdened by entrenched corruption.

He said he was waiting for the persons to agree to his offer because they were assets in their companies and would not want to be freed that easily.

Aquino added he was studying carefully the people to be installed at the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police.

Fielding the right people

He said tax collection efficiency would also be important as well as the drive against smugglers and tax evaders, thus his finance secretary and other members of the economic team would be important.

He said he was considering somebody who had a solid track record in running after smugglers as one of his economic officials.

Aquino also disclosed that he was still weighing his options as regards the Department of Foreign Affairs even as current Secretary Alberto Romulo said he was willing to serve even as clerk under the Aquino administration.

He denied that defeated Liberal Party (LP) Senate bet, Brig. Gen. Danny Lim, who was freed on bail on rebellion charges, was lobbying to be an ambassador or the country’s representative to the Manila Economic and Cultural Office in Taiwan.

“Danny Lim will be subject to the one-year ban, but again this person has so many talents he has already demonstrated. The cause for his detention I think it’s clear they were after reforms, they were not advocating armed struggle, if at all, withdrawal of support. It shows the amount of maturity of the person,” he said.

He said, though, that he would prefer a civilian rather than a military man to head the Department of National Defense.

He said former Supreme Court chief justice Reynato Puno had turned down his offer and would not likely be able to recruit constitutional expert Fr. Joaquin Bernas.

Aquino added that he is looking for a person to appoint at the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) who can really fight entrenched interests.

“There are candidates at the DOTC, DPWH. However, I would like a combination of visionary and a technocrat, and young and old people in this government because you are after idealism,” he said.

He said his sisters would not have much influence on his choices for the Cabinet even as his sister, actress and television host Kris Aquino-Yap, admitted that she recommended her friend Boy Abunda to be tourism secretary.

As regards young actor Dingdong Dantes, Aquino said he set up a youth foundation AYOS NA.

“You can see his drive, intensity and credibility can be harnessed for programs for the youth, he said.

Big names, old faces

But the recommendations for government posts are not only coming from people perceived to have an inside track on the new President.

In fact, an official of the civic arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said they are thinking of recommending former Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Christian Monsod either as environment or agrarian reform secretary.

“The environmentalists, they want to recommend someone to the DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources). The name of Christian Monsod is being mentioned for the position of DENR or the DAR (Department of Agrarian Reform),” said Fr. Edwin Gariguez, executive secretary of the CBCP-National Secretariat for Social Action Justice and Peace (NASSA).

The group earlier thought of Dr. Angelina Galang of Miriam College, but she reportedly declined the endorsement for the position of environment secretary.

“Monsod is active in the issues of climate change and Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with Reforms (Carper)... On our part, we can see that he is capable of entering the (Aquino) Cabinet,” Gariguez said.

The Church official said they do not favor Secretary Horacio Ramos extending his stay as DENR secretary since he reportedly promoted mining.

They are also appealing to the new President to impose a moratorium on mining.

The CBCP-NASSA and the “green groups” have come up with criteria for the DENR chief, whose primary interest, they said, is to protect the environment and not sell the country to mining firms.

He said they are looking for someone who has integrity, credibility and track record and not only educational attainment.

Another person they are considering for DAR is Cherry Bulatao, who once served as the agency’s undersecretary.

For the position of agriculture secretary, Gariguez said they are pushing for the appointment of Proceso Alcala, who promotes organic farming.

The NASSA secretary-general said they submitted the names to the selection committee headed by former education secretary Florencio Abad, the LP’s campaign manager.

Gariguez said he is also hopeful that the Aquino administration would put an end to the appointment of traditional politicians (trapos) and retired generals.

“These appointments do not help if we want to professionalize the Cabinet. We are pinning our hopes for changes in the administration of Noynoy,” he said.

There were also speculations that former President Arroyo’s economic adviser, re-elected Albay Gov. Joey Salceda, would vacate his gubernatorial post to join the Aquino Cabinet.

Salceda, however, said the new President wants him to stay as governor of the province.

Salceda finally put a halt to persistent rumors that he would resign as governor in order to work as full-time Cabinet official.

But he was quick to say that he would continue to extend every possible assistance through consultancy to the Aquino administration, particularly on economic policies.

“Of course we will extend full assistance to Noynoy should he need or ask one,” Salceda, an Ateneo classmate of Aquino and Mrs. Arroyo’s student, told The STAR.

Pamalakaya: It’s payback time

Meanwhile, the Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya), a militant fisherfolk group, scored Aquino for considering one of the top executives of the Makati Business Club (MBC) as a member of his incoming Cabinet.

“Mr. Aquino is playing the game of big business with the highly questionable entry of MBC executive director Alberto Lim into this new administration. This is unfair and totally inimical to public interest,” Pamalakaya national chairman Fernando Hicap said in a statement.

Lim refused to say during a radio interview what government position Aquino had offered to him but he expressed willingness to serve the country by joining the new administration in its fight against corruption.

Lim’s group supported Aquino in the presidential race and was perceived as influential among the groups that backed the 50-year-old lawmaker in the May 10 elections.

He said he is not sure what position Aquino would offer him although there were reports from some quarters that the incoming Chief Executive is considering him to head either the Department of Trade and Industry or Department of Budget and Management.

“It is payback time for Mr. Aquino and it is happening this early with close associates dividing the spoils among themselves,” Hicap said.

He said among the favored blocs in Aquino’s camp include, but is not limited to, the Kamag-Anak Inc., a group of Aquino’s close relatives who started their career during the administration of the late President Corazon Aquino, and the Hyatt 10 composed of former Cabinet members and civil society groups formerly allied with Mrs. Arroyo who deserted the latter at the height of the “Hello, Garci” election fraud scandal in 2005.

The group said Lim is the fourth “confirmed” member of Aquino’s prospective official family. - With Evelyn Macairan, Cet Dematera and Rhodina Villanueva


Aquino also indirectly turned down the services offered to his government by Justice Secretary Alberto Agra, saying, “Salamat (Thank you).”

The only son of former President Corazon Aquino and the late Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. was officially declared winner in the presidential race yesterday based on the canvassing of votes done by Congress sitting as the National Board of Canvassers.

He is set to be proclaimed today along with Makati City Mayor Jejomar Binay of the United Opposition and Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino, who won the race for vice president.

Aquino’s running mate, Sen. Manuel Roxas II, is studying whether he should challenge Binay’s victory.

Hindi pa sila subok na bulok.. :D

Erap + Gloria ?



Mas bulok.


Erap key to Noynoy win

Ex-President’s decision to run divided Filipino masses – LP exec

By JC BELLO RUIZ
June 8, 2010, 5:25pm

He turned out to be his closest rival for the presidency, but the campaign team of President-apparent Sen. Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III said former President Joseph Estrada might have contributed to the successful presidential bid of the only son of the late President Corazon Aquino and Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr.

Looking back, Chito Gascon, director general of the Liberal Party (LP), admitted that Estrada's decision to run might have hurt other candidates, particularly Nacionalista Party (NP) standard-bearer Sen. Manuel Villar who appeared to be the survey-favorite and Aquino's toughest rival for the presidency during the early part of the campaign.

Gascon said they had difficulty handling Estrada's case since Aquino's advocacy concerns the battle against corruption – an issue sensitive to the deposed president who was ousted from power on corruption charges.

“Mayroon kaming ilang issues na gustong patingkarin kaugnay kay GMA (Gloria Macapagal Arroyo) pero sabit din siya (Estrada). Pero ayaw naman rin naming sabihin nating ma-antagonize dahil sa totoo lang nakatulong yung kaniyang pagkakandidatura para pambawas ng boto ng ibang kandidato,” said Gascon, who was a guest in the “Tonight with Arnold Clavio” show in QTV Channel 11 Monday night.

“Tingin namin kapag hindi siya tumakbo at hindi pinayagan ng palasyo, mas malakas ang pag-asa ni Manny Villar. May ganoong dynamics noon. They (Estrada and Villar) were going for the same market – the Filipino masses,” Aquino's spokesperson Edwin Lacierda added.

Gascon said they were not surprised by the surge in Estrada's ratings at the late stage of the campaign owing to the former president's reputation as a “favorite of the masses.”

Aquino's New Media Bureau head Vicente Romano III described Villar as the “wealthiest” among the candidates.

Romano said to counter Villar's strategy of investing on television advertisements, they had to boost Aquino's media exposure by having him interviewed by provincial radio and television stations.

“Para malaman ng taong-bayan, andito ako sa probinsiya. I'm concerned about you. Malakas ang epekto nun, ay andito pala si Senador Aquino. Ang laking bagay noon pagpunta niya sa lahat probinsiya eh. Malaking tulong iyong kampanya sa radio, sa TV, sa mga provincial stations,” Romano said.

Lacierda said another issue that hurt Villar was his camp's exposes on Aquino's psychiatric condition which proved to be fabricated.

"Nakita ng tao how can a campaign of another candidate could get so low. It was below the belt, but it backfired," he said, noting that Aquino's survey rating even surged after the fake psychiatric reports were made public.

Among Estrada, Villar and administration candidate former Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, “Team Noynoy” considered Villar as the toughest to deal with particularly during the part when Aquino's lead over the NP bet went down just to 2 percent.

“Doon kami nangamba pero nga nag-shift kami ng strategy. Tapos at the same time that we are fixing our organization ay pagpasok ng fake report nagkaroon sila ng meltdown. Nawala yung discipline,” Lacierda said.

On the other hand, “Team Noynoy” believed that Teodoro was greatly affected by his association with President Arroyo who has negative approval rating.

“It's a kiss of death. Seventy percent will not vote for GMA's candidate,” Lacierda said.

Meanwhile, “Team Noynoy” said the decision of actress-host Kris Aquino-Yap to devote herself full-time to the campaign of her brother was a big help to Aquino's bid.

“Ang laki ng naitulong ni Kris sa mga sorties noong sumama siya. Ang laki ng ginawang tulong ni Kris noong nagdesisyon siyang mag-fulltime,” Lacierda said, referring to the crowd-drawing power of Aquino's sister owing to her celebrity status.

A lot of factors might have helped Aquino's campaign, but the three agreed that his being the son of the late President Aquino and the late Senator Aquino helped him a lot in his bid for the presidency.

“Malaking contribution talaga yun. The legacy is very, very important. Pero through the campaign naipakita naman ni Senador Aquino na seryoso siya sa kampanya .Seryoso siya sa pangako niya na kung walang corrupt, walang mahirap. May malaking issue sa atin ang corruption eh,” Lacierda said in defense of Aquino who was criticized for allegedly capitalizing on the legacy of his parents and not on his own reputation alone.

Binay wants DILG post, bigger budget :lol:
abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 06/09/2010 10:32 AM

MANILA, Philippines - If he had his way, Vice President-elect Jejomar Binay said he would like to become the next secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government under President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III.

Binay, who is stepping down as Makati mayor to take over the second highest post in the land, said he will try to break tradition by becoming not just a "spare tire" to the new president.

"In our own research, it's surprising that the vice-president is really considered as a spare tire," Binay said in an interview at his home in Makati City, hours before his proclamation.

He insisted: "The vice president must be a working, active vice president."

Binay reiterated that would like to handle DILG portfolio since he does not know any other department that he can handle capably after serving as a local official for more than 20 years.

"I don't know which department I would like to head if DILG is not offered to me. If I am offered another post, I will study it. But I hope that I would be offered a post that I really like and where I am experienced," he said.

Binay has served as Makati City's chief executive for 6 terms or more than 20 years. He was appointed acting mayor of Makati by Aquino's mother, President Corazon Aquino, in 1986.

He is the first local chief executive to be directly propelled to the 2nd top post in government.

Binay earlier revealed that Aquino had offered him the DILG post if the latter wins the presidency. The Liberal Party bet confirmed the offer but said it was made earlier in the campaign when he was trying to unite the opposition ticket.

Bigger budget

In the interview, Binay revealed that he would ask for a bigger budget for the Office of the Vice-President, which only gets P180 million yearly. The fund will get bigger if a vice-president is given a Cabinet post, he added.

A vice-president is also "nomadic" since he doesn't have an official residence.

Binay said that aside from a bigger budget, he would also ask for an official residence befitting his office.

"[The vice-president] must be given a dignified office... and a dignified financial support, appropriation," he said.

If he is not provided with a dignified office, Binay said he is considering holding office at the old Makati City hall.

Binay grateful for Erap's support

Binay, meanwhile, admitted that if not for former President Joseph Estrada, he would not be elected vice president.

"It's a big possibility that I would not win because in our campaign sorties people would go first to Erap and Erap would say, 'My vice president, Mayor Binay,'" he said.

Binay denied that he betrayed Estrada and campaigned for his friend, Aquino.

He said he believes that Estrada is not convinced by that intrigue. He said that Estrada has publicly announced that he does not believe rumors that he campaigned for Aquino.

Meanwhile, Binay believes that Aquino's uncle, former congressman Jose "Peping" Cojuangco, campaigned for him instead of Aquino's runningmate, Sen. Manuel "Mar" Roxas.

He said it would be natural for Cojuangco to campaign for him instead of Roxas because they have been friends even before he met the late president Aquino.

About Roxas's plan to file an electoral protest, Binay said he welcomes the move. He said it is the right of every losing candidate to file a petition.

Despite this, Binay said he is confident that he and Roxas will be able to work together because they are supporting only one President.

F. Sionil Jose's Letter to Noynoy:

Dear Noynoy,

You are now swamped with suggestions and advice, but just the same, I hope you’ll have time to read what this octogenarian has to say. You were not my choice in the last election but since our people have spoken, we must now support you and pray that you prevail. But first, I must remind you of the stern reality that your drumbeaters ignore: you have no noble legacy from your forbears. It is now your arduous job to create one yourself in the six years that you will be the single most powerful Filipino. Six years is too short a time — the experience in our part of the world is that it takes at least one generation — 25 years — for a sick nation to recover and prosper. But you can begin that happy process of healing.

Bear in mind that the past weighs heavily on all of us because of the many contradictions in it that we have not resolved, whose resolutions would strengthen us as a nation. This past is now your burden, too. Let us start with the fact that your grandfather collaborated with the Japanese. Your father was deeply aware of this, its stigma, its possibilities. He did not leave any legacy because he did not become president. He was a brilliant and courageous politician. He was an enterprising journalist; he had friends in journalism who can attest to his effulgent vision, who did not profit from his friendship, among them Nestor Mata, Gregorio Brillantes — you may consult them. I cannot say I did not profit — he bought many books from my shop and when he was in Marcos’s prison, your mother brought books from my shop to him.

Forgive me for giving you this unsolicited advice. First, beware of hubris; you are surrounded by panderers who will tell you what is nice to hear. You need to be humble always and heed your conscience. When Caesar was paraded in ancient Rome before the cheering multitudes, there was always a man chanting behind him: “Remember, you are mortal.”

I say to you, remember, the poor — some of them in your own hacienda — will be your ultimate judge.

From your comfortable and privileged cocoon, you know so little of our country and people. Seek the help of the best — and the best do not normally want to work in government and neither will they approach you. You have to seek them.

Be the revolutionary your father wanted to be and don’t be scared or wary of the word “revolution.” It need not be always bloody. EDSA I was not. Your father wanted to destroy the most formidable obstacle to our progress — the Oligarchy to which you and your family belong. To succeed, you have to betray your class. If you cannot smash the oligarchy, at least strive to have their wealth develop this country, that they bring back the billions they stashed abroad. You cannot do this in six years, but you can begin.

Prosecute the crooks. It is difficult, thankless and even dangerous to do this. Your mother did not do it — she did not jail Imelda who was the partner in that conjugal dictatorship that plundered this nation. Watch her children — they were much too young to have participated in that looting but they are heirs to the billions which their parents stashed abroad. Now the Marcoses are on the high road to power, gloating, snickering at our credulity and despicable amnesia.

You know the biggest crooks in and out of government, those powerful smugglers, thieves, tax cheats — all you really need is guts to clobber them. Your father had lots of it — I hope he passed on to you most of it.

And most of all, now that you have the muscle to do it, go after your father’s killers. Blood and duty compel you to do so. Cory was only his wife — you are the anointed and only son. Your regime will be measured by how you resolve this most blatant crime that robbed us of a true leader.

And, finally, your mother. We loved her — she united us in ousting an abominable dictator. But she, too, did not leave a shining legacy for her presidency was a disaster. She announced a revolutionary government but did nothing revolutionary. She promised land reform but did not do it. And most grievous of all — she transformed the EDSA I revolution into a restoration of the oligarchy.

She became president only because her husband was murdered and you became president elect only because your mother died. Still, you are your father’s son and may you now — for the good of this country and people — scale the heights he and your mother never reached.

I am 85 and how I despair over how three generations of our leaders failed! Before I go, please let me see this unhappy country begin to be a much better place than the garbage dump our leaders and people have made it. You can be this long awaited messiah but only if you are brave enough and wise enough to redeem your father’s aborted promise.

Hopefully yours,

F. Sionil Jose

----o0o---

Jose Ma. Ybanez Tomacruz, Ph.L, EMMB
Bioethicist
Assistant Professor
Ateneo De Davao University
E. Jacinto St., Davao City 8000
Philippines;
Master of Bioethics
EU Erasmus Mundus Master of Bioethics Programme
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen, Netherlands
Universita Degli Studi di Padova, Italy.

Abnoy and Binay What a horrible curse for the Philippines.

dios mio, kailangan ng himala:lol:

Just let Noynoy and Binay do their jobs. Criticize later that is if there are negative issues towards either of them that will affect the country.

star studded pala ang proclamation nung si noy na yan... pinapanood ko ngayon parang awards night...:D

edit: link

http://www.gmanews.tv/livestreaming/

star studded pala ang proclamation nung si noy na yan... pinapanood ko ngayon parang awards night...:D

yuck, buti na lang wala akong TV:D,

bawal din mag stream ngayon sa internet. hay, thanks god:lol:

star studded pala ang proclamation nung si noy na yan... pinapanood ko ngayon parang awards night...:D

link pls....

eto nalang panoorin nyo...:D

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tinatandaan kaya niya kung sino ung mga nakikipagkamay sa kanya??:nuts::D

star studded pala ang proclamation nung si noy na yan... pinapanood ko ngayon parang awards night...:D

edit: link



Sobra naman. Alam mo ba ang pinagkaiba ng awards night.... lahat artista at hindi lang sampu.

Ang nakita ko lang... si Ogie, Dingdong, Jim, Boy, Charo, Mother Lily. Huwag nating isali si Kris natural lang na nandun. Kahit kuya mo maging presidente sigurado nandun ka rin.

O ngayon mo sabihing star-studded.

At pwede tigilan na yung ABNOY na word. Nakakadegrade kayo ng mga taong mentally-challenged lalo na yung mga bata. Pwede ba isipin nyo yung mga pinagsasasabi nyo. YOU ARE ROBBING THE INTERNET OF ITS NOBLE PURPOSE.

Mga mods naman pinapayagan. ! Akala ko ba may rules ang forum... o SIGE mga mods. Sabihin nyo sa akin. Is there such a word as abnoy.

Sobra naman. Alam mo ba ang pinagkaiba ng awards night.... lahat artista at hindi lang sampu.

Ang nakita ko lang... si Ogie, Dingdong, Jim, Boy, Charo, Mother Lily. Huwag nating isali si Kris natural lang na nandun. Kahit kuya mo maging presidente sigurado nandun ka rin.

O ngayon mo sabihing star-studded.

At pwede tigilan na yung ABNOY na word. Nakakadegrade kayo ng mga taong mentally-challenged lalo na yung mga bata. Pwede ba isipin nyo yung mga pinagsasasabi nyo. YOU ARE ROBBING THE INTERNET OF ITS NOBLE PURPOSE.

Mga mods naman pinapayagan. ! Akala ko ba may rules ang forum... o SIGE mga mods. Sabihin nyo sa akin. Is there such a word as abnoy.

http://antipinoy.com/wp-content/gallery/public/noynoy-aquino.jpg

if that is your opinion, you do not share the sentiment of others. I am not Noynoy supporter... I actually voted for somebody else.

Kaya lang over-the-top na ang pagkabitter nyo.

anyway tama ka. In a popularity contest naman talaga. Kaya nga sya nanalo eh kasi popular sya.

if that is your opinion, you do not share the sentiment of others. I am not Noynoy supporter... I actually voted for somebody else.

Kaya lang over-the-top na ang pagkabitter nyo.

Wag mo nalang patulan....some people might find it hard to move on.
Di naman tayo pare pareho. I also voted for Villar...anyway,

Congratulations to President Aquino.
http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/SEAsia/Story/STIStory_537750.html

AQUINO PROCLAIMED
Mr Aquino secured just over 15.2 million votes, or nearly 42 percent of the total, according to final results released by parliament on Tuesday following the May 10 election Former president Joseph Estrada finished well behind in second place with nearly 9.5 million votes. -- PHOTO: AP

MANILA - BENIGNO Aquino was on Wednesday proclaimed the next Philippine president after securing one of the most emphatic election wins in the impoverished, corruption-prone nation's history last month.

Mr Aquino, who formally takes office on June 30, crushed his rivals after promising to tackle the pervasive graft and grinding poverty that have long afflicted the sprawling Asian archipelago of more than 90 million people. The 50-year-old bachelor also drew on the enormous public support for his democracy hero parents, who remain revered for their efforts in ending the 20-year dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos.

Mr Aquino secured just over 15.2 million votes, or nearly 42 percent of the total, according to final results released by parliament on Tuesday following the May 10 election Former president Joseph Estrada finished well behind in second place with nearly 9.5 million votes.

A joint session of parliament formally ratified the results and proclaimed Mr Aquino the Philippines' 15th president. His inauguration is scheduled for the end of the month. The rafters were packed with supporters wearing yellow, the trademark campaign colour of the Aquino family. Wearing a traditional formal shirt, Mr Aquino arrived at parliament surrounded by family and friends and was escorted to a holding room.

Legislators from the two houses of Congress approved Aquino's election by acclamation, and Senate majority leader Juan Miguel Zubiri declared him 'the duly elected president of the republic'. 'It is now time to heal the wounds of the election. It is time to move forward,' Mr Zubiri said earlier on ABS-CBN television.

Ironically, the 73-year-old Estrada held the record for the biggest win in recent Philippine political history when he triumphed in the 1998 elections with 39 per cent of the total vote. But the former action-movie star was ousted three years later, half-way through his term, amid allegations of corruption for which he was later convicted. -- AFP

Wag mo nalang patulan....some people might find it hard to move on.
Di naman tayo pare pareho. I also voted for Villar...anyway,

Congratulations to President Aquino.
http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/SEAsia/Story/STIStory_537750.html

AQUINO PROCLAIMED
Mr Aquino secured just over 15.2 million votes, or nearly 42 percent of the total, according to final results released by parliament on Tuesday following the May 10 election Former president Joseph Estrada finished well behind in second place with nearly 9.5 million votes. -- PHOTO: AP

MANILA - BENIGNO Aquino was on Wednesday proclaimed the next Philippine president after securing one of the most emphatic election wins in the impoverished, corruption-prone nation's history last month.

Mr Aquino, who formally takes office on June 30, crushed his rivals after promising to tackle the pervasive graft and grinding poverty that have long afflicted the sprawling Asian archipelago of more than 90 million people. The 50-year-old bachelor also drew on the enormous public support for his democracy hero parents, who remain revered for their efforts in ending the 20-year dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos.

Mr Aquino secured just over 15.2 million votes, or nearly 42 percent of the total, according to final results released by parliament on Tuesday following the May 10 election Former president Joseph Estrada finished well behind in second place with nearly 9.5 million votes.

A joint session of parliament formally ratified the results and proclaimed Mr Aquino the Philippines' 15th president. His inauguration is scheduled for the end of the month. The rafters were packed with supporters wearing yellow, the trademark campaign colour of the Aquino family. Wearing a traditional formal shirt, Mr Aquino arrived at parliament surrounded by family and friends and was escorted to a holding room.

Legislators from the two houses of Congress approved Aquino's election by acclamation, and Senate majority leader Juan Miguel Zubiri declared him 'the duly elected president of the republic'. 'It is now time to heal the wounds of the election. It is time to move forward,' Mr Zubiri said earlier on ABS-CBN television.

Ironically, the 73-year-old Estrada held the record for the biggest win in recent Philippine political history when he triumphed in the 1998 elections with 39 per cent of the total vote. But the former action-movie star was ousted three years later, half-way through his term, amid allegations of corruption for which he was later convicted. -- AFP


Haha, prophetic words? :D

At least, with Aquino as president, ABS-CBN will now be reporting positive things about the country. I hope so... :)

Sobra naman. Alam mo ba ang pinagkaiba ng awards night.... lahat artista at hindi lang sampu.

Ang nakita ko lang... si Ogie, Dingdong, Jim, Boy, Charo, Mother Lily. Huwag nating isali si Kris natural lang na nandun. Kahit kuya mo maging presidente sigurado nandun ka rin.

O ngayon mo sabihing star-studded.

At pwede tigilan na yung ABNOY na word. Nakakadegrade kayo ng mga taong mentally-challenged lalo na yung mga bata. Pwede ba isipin nyo yung mga pinagsasasabi nyo. YOU ARE ROBBING THE INTERNET OF ITS NOBLE PURPOSE.

Mga mods naman pinapayagan. ! Akala ko ba may rules ang forum... o SIGE mga mods. Sabihin nyo sa akin. Is there such a word as abnoy.

Mga hangers on. Bagong tropa ng Malakanyang. :D

OT lang pero anong noble purpose? The Internet was created firstly for military purposes and it evolved into something of a freewheeling, uncensored flow and exchange of information (depending where you access it). Anyway, it's free internet, so kanila na yun kung gusto nilang tawaging abnoy ang bagong uupo dyan sa malaking bahay na bato sa gilid ng Pasig.

At least, with Aquino as president, ABS-CBN will now be reporting positive things about the country. I hope so... :)

Expect them some toned down version and erratic journalism in their news....

In the News: ABS-CBN, na-kuryente na naman (http://antipinoy.com/in-the-news-abs-cbn-na-kuryente-na-naman/)

SAYANG SI NOLI. NOLI DE CASTRO IS FAR BETTER THAN ABNOY AND BINAY.

these are the worst group in philippine politics Liberal Party and the MBC,akala nila pag aari nila ang Pilipinas ,magpondo ng destabilization,magfabricate at manira ng tao
to attain their selfish interest.Mapagkunwari.kapag hindi totoo hindi magtatagumpay tulad ng nangyari sa Cory government.


Akala ko tapos na ang eleksyon. Let's not be too bitter if our candidate lost. Let's move on. Let's give the new government a chance. Iwasan na muna natin ang mga ganitong paninira. Kaya hindi umasenso ang bansa natin dahil sa mga ganitong behavior.

anyway tama ka. In a popularity contest naman talaga. Kaya nga sya nanalo eh kasi popular sya.

Well, siya pa rin ang naging presidente ninyo, i-respeto ninyo at suportahan ninyo at wag antagonize ang mga gagawain niya lalo na kung pabor na man sa bansa. Tigilin na nga ninyo yang mga puro pintas at pag hanap ng mali sa kapwa tulad ng mga politician diyan. Imbes sumuporta at tumulong, mag suggest ng kung ano ang mabuti sa bansa, sila pa ang nangunguna sa pang gugolo, kaya ayan? imbes na maging stable ang filpinas, lalo nang nag hihirap ang tao at nagiging trabahador sa ibang bansa , ginagawa ang trabaho na ayaw gawaain ng mga kalahi nila. Kung panggugulo lo lang ang hanap ninyo, sino ba ang pinahihirapan ninyo, hindi ba sarili ninyo o ang mga kamaganak ninyo na naapektohan ng paghihirap ng bansa. Tama na yang puro bunganga , TUMULONG KAYO para paging productive kayo at hindi DESTRUCTIVE!!


Hindi necessarily para sa iyo ang message na ito sweeet, para duon sa mga puro dakdak ng dakdak, puro opinion ang pinaiiral pero wala naman ginagawa para makatulong. Pampagulo lang.

Mga hangers on. Bagong tropa ng Malakanyang. :D

OT lang pero anong noble purpose? The Internet was created firstly for military purposes and it evolved into something of a freewheeling, uncensored flow and exchange of information (depending where you access it). Anyway, it's free internet, so kanila na yun kung gusto nilang tawaging abnoy ang bagong uupo dyan sa malaking bahay na bato sa gilid ng Pasig.

Sa tingin mo wala. I thought you know better. Ang akin lang kung tatawag sila ng ABNOY huwag na lang. Kasi wala namang abnoy. Dpende na rin ba kung anong gusto natin o hindi.

You got it all wrong dun sa sinabi ko about internet.

Expect them some toned down version and erratic journalism in their news....

In the News: ABS-CBN, na-kuryente na naman (http://antipinoy.com/in-the-news-abs-cbn-na-kuryente-na-naman/)

Read that article. I totally agree with Pascual's statement-

RUINOUS CHANNEL: A big dose of patriotism will help, too.

Somebody should tell the Lopezes that their scattering to the four corners of the world bad news about the Philippines seems to be good business only because they now dominate the Filipino cable-TV business abroad.

But when a more enlightened competitor comes along with balanced and positive programming, the negative fare on the Lopez menu abroad will be dumped by Filipinos who hunger for good news about their homeland.

Many Filipinos abroad who have no choice but to watch only the Lopez channel often call home fearful that the country is going to pieces. Some of them are actually afraid to come visiting.

What can we expect when all they see on the Filipino global channel is sex, crime, scandal and showbiz.

It is sad that in their desire to destroy Gloria Arroyo via their powerful medium, the Lopezes are also destroying our country.

A little bit OT tho. But I hope you permit.

Akala ko tapos na ang eleksyon. Let's not be too bitter if our candidate lost. Let's move on. Let's give the new government a chance. Iwasan na muna natin ang mga ganitong paninira. Kaya hindi umasenso ang bansa natin dahil sa mga ganitong behavior.

Well, siya pa rin ang naging presidente ninyo, i-respeto ninyo at suportahan ninyo at wag antagonize ang mga gagawain niya lalo na kung pabor na man sa bansa. Tigilin na nga ninyo yang mga puro pintas at pag hanap ng mali sa kapwa tulad ng mga politician diyan. Imbes sumuporta at tumulong, mag suggest ng kung ano ang mabuti sa bansa, sila pa ang nangunguna sa pang gugolo, kaya ayan? imbes na maging stable ang filpinas, lalo nang nag hihirap ang tao at nagiging trabahador sa ibang bansa , ginagawa ang trabaho na ayaw gawaain ng mga kalahi nila. Kung panggugulo lo lang ang hanap ninyo, sino ba ang pinahihirapan ninyo, hindi ba sarili ninyo o ang mga kamaganak ninyo na naapektohan ng paghihirap ng bansa. Tama na yang puro bunganga , TUMULONG KAYO para paging productive kayo at hindi DESTRUCTIVE!!


Hindi necessarily para sa iyo ang message na ito sweeet, para duon sa mga puro dakdak ng dakdak, puro opinion ang pinaiiral pero wala naman ginagawa para makatulong. Pampagulo lang.

Thank Heaven for these line of thinking. :)

Well, siya pa rin ang naging presidente ninyo, i-respeto ninyo at suportahan ninyo at wag antagonize ang mga gagawain niya lalo na kung pabor na man sa bansa. Tigilin na nga ninyo yang mga puro pintas at pag hanap ng mali sa kapwa tulad ng mga politician diyan. Imbes sumuporta at tumulong, mag suggest ng kung ano ang mabuti sa bansa, sila pa ang nangunguna sa pang gugolo, kaya ayan? imbes na maging stable ang filpinas, lalo nang nag hihirap ang tao at nagiging trabahador sa ibang bansa , ginagawa ang trabaho na ayaw gawaain ng mga kalahi nila. Kung panggugulo lo lang ang hanap ninyo, sino ba ang pinahihirapan ninyo, hindi ba sarili ninyo o ang mga kamaganak ninyo na naapektohan ng paghihirap ng bansa. Tama na yang puro bunganga , TUMULONG KAYO para paging productive kayo at hindi DESTRUCTIVE!!


Hindi necessarily para sa iyo ang message na ito sweeet, para duon sa mga puro dakdak ng dakdak, puro opinion ang pinaiiral pero wala naman ginagawa para makatulong. Pampagulo lang.

You're right pero it is Narnian King at Odyssey, both based in the US or abroad posted those ones...unwelcome sight talaga...positive mood ang mga tao dito ngayon and yet, those who live abroad, mag po post nang ganyan...

I'm not a pro Noynoy supporter but what could be so wrong with him? Atleast, he is determined to fight corruptions in the Philippines and continue with his mother's legacy. The Philippine economy might not gain grounds that far in achieving this remarkable recovery but I am sure he would not let the whole country sink as he knows the blame is on him and would tarnish the name he is so protecting. But you never know? He might not have achievements yet but somehow he would want to prove something to the Filipino people so perhaps, there is something instore for all the filipinos in the future. Let's just hope and prey that his decisions are made wisely and would use his intelligence. I don't think he is that dumb, he has his proper education and seems to be intelligent. He looks like a nerd doesn't it?

You're right pero it is Narnian King at Odyssey, both based in the US or abroad posted those ones...unwelcome sight talaga...positive mood ang mga tao dito ngayon and yet, those who live abroad, mag po post nang ganyan...
Yeah, stupido yang ibang kapwa ko pinoy na yan na naandito sa ibang bansa, akala nila nakakaintindi sila ng matino pero kung tutuosin lalo na kung permanent at naturalized citizens sila, wala naman sila naitutulong sa pinas, kapiraso lang, yuong konting padala nila sa filipinas, ang tax na binabayaran nila o namin sa adopted country na namin napupunta. Akala nila komo nasa ibang bansa sila, malawak na ang kaalaman nila.

Sa tingin mo wala. I thought you know better. Ang akin lang kung tatawag sila ng ABNOY huwag na lang. Kasi wala namang abnoy. Dpende na rin ba kung anong gusto natin o hindi.

You got it all wrong dun sa sinabi ko about internet.

I wont deny it that I called Noy 'abnoy' online, right after he threatened public unrest if he did not win the last elections. And I wont apologise for it because I feel that his actions and words do not come from the mouth of a sane person. I understand where you are coming from, but I also understand the frustration of a lot of people with the incoming administration. It's not bitter kami, pero hindi pa naupo, marami na syang kapalpakan. I think our frustration and indignation is more than justified.

Case in point, the first task of a President is to appoint a credible, qualified cabinet. Umpisa pa lang fail na sya. The flipflopping on the oath taking was also nakakapikon. Even Erap whom all of us are probably guilty of calling him bobo never did these things.

Noy will have to do a lot of things to convince the other 60% of voters who voted for other candidates and who view his current actions with dread and horror.

Well, siya pa rin ang naging presidente ninyo, i-respeto ninyo at suportahan ninyo at wag antagonize ang mga gagawain niya lalo na kung pabor na man sa bansa. Tigilin na nga ninyo yang mga puro pintas at pag hanap ng mali sa kapwa tulad ng mga politician diyan. Imbes sumuporta at tumulong, mag suggest ng kung ano ang mabuti sa bansa, sila pa ang nangunguna sa pang gugolo, kaya ayan? imbes na maging stable ang filpinas, lalo nang nag hihirap ang tao at nagiging trabahador sa ibang bansa , ginagawa ang trabaho na ayaw gawaain ng mga kalahi nila. Kung panggugulo lo lang ang hanap ninyo, sino ba ang pinahihirapan ninyo, hindi ba sarili ninyo o ang mga kamaganak ninyo na naapektohan ng paghihirap ng bansa. Tama na yang puro bunganga , TUMULONG KAYO para paging productive kayo at hindi DESTRUCTIVE!!


Hindi necessarily para sa iyo ang message na ito sweeet, para duon sa mga puro dakdak ng dakdak, puro opinion ang pinaiiral pero wala naman ginagawa para makatulong. Pampagulo lang.


Ako, pinagmamalaki ko na marami na akong naitulong, tumutulong pa rin and ipagpapatuloy ko pa din ang pagtulong ko. Kung yun lang ang basehan, may karapatan akong pumuna. My loyalty is not to Noy, but to my country.

I wont deny it that I called Noy 'abnoy' online, right after he threatened public unrest if he did not win the last elections. And I wont apologise for it because I feel that his actions and words do not come from the mouth of a sane person. I understand where you are coming from, but I also understand the frustration of a lot of people with the incoming administration. It's not bitter kami, pero hindi pa naupo, marami na syang kapalpakan. I think our frustration and indignation is more than justified.

Case in point, the first task of a President is to appoint a credible, qualified cabinet. Umpisa pa lang fail na sya. The flipflopping on the oath taking was also nakakapikon. Even Erap whom all of us are probably guilty of calling him bobo never did these things.

Noy will have to do a lot of things to convince the other 60% of voters who voted for other candidates and who view his current actions with dread and horror.

ang ikinagagalit ko lang ay yung word na 'ABNOY'. You are all free to discuss and share all your sentiments here, after all this is a forum. To each is own ika nga nila. Kaya lang yung medyo acceptable sa civilized na paraan. Hindi yung para tayong tribo.

You can share your disgust and you can elaborate to your heart's content BUT sana do so in not so primitive ways. KASI yung iba dito hindi na pinipili ang 'WORDS' na gamit. BASTUSAN NA LANG. kung ganun palitan na natin ang pangalan ng thread. BASTUSAN THREAD na lang.

I know a lot of forumers here are professionals and you foremost is highly educated. (as you have mentioned). Pero di ba may rules dito. Cant we stick to the rule. Kasi kahit ikaw ayaw mo ng chaos, di ba. Yun lang naman ang point ko.

Ako, pinagmamalaki ko na marami na akong naitulong, tumutulong pa rin and ipagpapatuloy ko pa din ang pagtulong ko. Kung yun lang ang basehan, may karapatan akong pumuna. My loyalty is not to Noy, but to my country.

ayan na naman ang favorite line mo. Wala namang pumipigil sa iyong pumuna ah. Pinuna ba kita? ang sa akin lang huwag tayong putak ng putak na wala ng katuturan.

At yung iba hindi na loyal? Cmon' ... you dont have a monopoly of being nationalistic.

I don't think he is that dumb, he has his proper education and seems to be intelligent. He looks like a nerd doesn't it?


Yeah, stupido yang ibang kapwa ko pinoy na yan na naandito sa ibang bansa, akala nila nakakaintindi sila ng matino pero kung tutuosin lalo na kung permanent at naturalized citizens sila, wala naman sila naitutulong sa pinas, kapiraso lang, yuong konting padala nila sa filipinas, ang tax na binabayaran nila o namin sa adopted country na namin napupunta. Akala nila komo nasa ibang bansa sila, malawak na ang kaalaman nila.

That I cannot accept...the superiority complex, akala mo, ganun na kataas ang mga ihi porke nakatira sa ibang bansa....di ako impressed sa ganung asta kasi di hamak, mas maraming Pinoy ang nakakapunta sa Amerika o kahit saan at MULAT.

ang ikinagagalit ko lang ay yung word na 'ABNOY'. You are all free to discuss and share all your sentiments here, after all this is a forum. To each is own ika nga nila. Kaya lang yung medyo acceptable sa civilized na paraan. Hindi yung para tayong tribo.

You can share your disgust and you can elaborate to your heart's content BUT sana do so in not so primitive ways. KASI yung iba dito hindi na pinipili ang 'WORDS' na gamit. BASTUSAN NA LANG. kung ganun palitan na natin ang pangalan ng thread. BASTUSAN THREAD na lang.

I know a lot of forumers here are professionals and you foremost is highly educated. (as you have mentioned). Pero di ba may rules dito. Cant we stick to the rule. Kasi kahit ikaw ayaw mo ng chaos, di ba. Yun lang naman ang point ko.

Point taken, usually kasi, pinapalampas ko na yang mga ganyang tira, hindi naman ako mod to decide on that. Yun nga lang, namecalling amongst the forumers and direct/indirect attacks to our country, yun hindi ko yun pinapalampas. Anyway, chill out. ;)

Sobra naman. Alam mo ba ang pinagkaiba ng awards night.... lahat artista at hindi lang sampu.

Ang nakita ko lang... si Ogie, Dingdong, Jim, Boy, Charo, Mother Lily. Huwag nating isali si Kris natural lang na nandun. Kahit kuya mo maging presidente sigurado nandun ka rin.

O ngayon mo sabihing star-studded.

At pwede tigilan na yung ABNOY na word. Nakakadegrade kayo ng mga taong mentally-challenged lalo na yung mga bata. Pwede ba isipin nyo yung mga pinagsasasabi nyo. YOU ARE ROBBING THE INTERNET OF ITS NOBLE PURPOSE.

Mga mods naman pinapayagan. ! Akala ko ba may rules ang forum... o SIGE mga mods. Sabihin nyo sa akin. Is there such a word as abnoy.



^^

correct ka dyan Sweet!! :bash::bash::bash:

ang ikinagagalit ko lang ay yung word na 'ABNOY'. You are all free to discuss and share all your sentiments here, after all this is a forum. To each is own ika nga nila. Kaya lang yung medyo acceptable sa civilized na paraan. Hindi yung para tayong tribo.

You can share your disgust and you can elaborate to your heart's content BUT sana do so in not so primitive ways. KASI yung iba dito hindi na pinipili ang 'WORDS' na gamit. BASTUSAN NA LANG. kung ganun palitan na natin ang pangalan ng thread. BASTUSAN THREAD na lang.

I know a lot of forumers here are professionals and you foremost is highly educated. (as you have mentioned). Pero di ba may rules dito. Cant we stick to the rule. Kasi kahit ikaw ayaw mo ng chaos, di ba. Yun lang naman ang point ko.

You should have joined SSC before pa....:cheers:

There's Abnoy, Ate Glue, people just don't have respect anymore for heads of states. Instead of calling them Mr. President or Madame President.

Filipinos are lucky they have the right to vote and the majority of them voted for Aquino and Binay.

In HK,

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Nakakatuwa naman sila Mel at Mike habang kinocover nila ang proceedings sa Batasan. Nagbibiruan sila at napakalight ng mood nilang dalawa :banana:

Sa Abs naman serious na serious sina Karen at Henry pero ok naman.

OO nga noh, wala palang bumoboto sa Hongkong. Kaya marami silang nami-miss.

Kasaya kaya ng eleksyon. Kahit super-pila iba yung feeling pag nakaboto ka na. Kulang na nga lang ibandera mo yung balota bago mo icast sa machine. hahahahahaha :lol:

At least, with Aquino as president, ABS-CBN will now be reporting positive things about the country. I hope so... :)

:lol::lol::lol::lol:


good news na lang palagi.


ganito good news, may bagong haircut ang ating presidente:D


good news , lumago ng 1% ang ating ekonomiya:D


good news, hindi na lumalabas ng bansa ang Presidente, nasa loob na lang ng kwarto nya palagi:D


kung gayon, bibili na uli ako ng TV para makanood na ng CH. 2:D

:lol::lol::lol::lol:


good news na lang palagi.


ganito good news, may bagong haircut ang ating presidente:D


good news , lumago ng 1% ang ating ekonomiya:D


good news, hindi na lumalabas ng bansa ang Presidente, nasa loob na lang ng kwarto nya palagi:D


kung gayon, bibili na uli ako ng TV para makanood na ng CH. 2:D

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Bakit nakablack sila? :)

uso na kasi ang black.:D

we have a black pres. and vice pres.:D

uso na kasi ang black.:D

we have a black pres. and vice pres.:D

they(Aquino) knew its a sad day...

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Bakit nakablack sila? :)

Nagluluksa kasi kasi alam nyo na ang mangyayari sa Pinas. LOL

:lol::lol::lol::lol:


good news na lang palagi.


ganito good news, may bagong haircut ang ating presidente:D


good news , lumago ng 1% ang ating ekonomiya:D


good news, hindi na lumalabas ng bansa ang Presidente, nasa loob na lang ng kwarto nya palagi:D


kung gayon, bibili na uli ako ng TV para makanood na ng CH. 2:D


then GMA7 will now start to air some bad news about the philippines.... sila nmn ang magiging no. 1 critic ni Pres. Aquino,,,

06/09/2010

What Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, who is set to be proclaimed president-elect by the Congress today, needs is a lot of finesse in his ways. And so do his supporters and incoming Aquino executives.

From all indications, however, finesse is not in their vocabulary, but humiliation of their perceived non-supporters is.

What reason was there to keep on humiliating Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Delfin Bangit, by continually demanding his resignation at this time, especially when he had already made it public that he was ready to hand in his resignation to the incoming president and commander in-chief by June 30, 2010?

There are just a few days left before Noynoy takes on the presidency and time enough for him to appoint a new chief of staff. There certainly was no reason for Noynoy and his spokesman, lawyer Edwin Lacierda, to keep on pounding on Bangit’s resignation.
If Bangit does resign now, Gloria would have to appoint — even on an ad-interim appointment — another chief of staff, in which case Noynoy and the yellows would no doubt scream another “illegal” midnight appointment.

Why can’t they wait to do all that once they have the power and authority to do so?

Irked by the constant calls from the yellows for him to resign immediately, Bangit took the hardline stance and said he was not going to resign and was willing to be fired by the incoming president, pointing to a provision in the Articles of War saying to the effect that resignation would be an abdication of his duties and functions, for which he can be penalized.

In the same manner, there is too much of vindictive politics being played by Aquino and his camp, even to the point of virtually not wanting outgoing Gloria Arroyo to be anywhere near him during his inauguration. He really should start learning about protocol and a lot more about healing and uniting a still divided nation. But then again, all of it could be an act, as there is strong talk that he and Gloria forged a deal prior to election day.

But he must remember that even as he won the presidency, there were more who had not voted for him and he still must earn the people’s trust and confidence.

Still, the yellows have always been the vindictive types, and the Aquinos more than them, refusing to even have anything that was used by the Marcoses during their long stay in the Palace.

There was certainly a more gracious way to refuse staying in Malacañang Palace, or the Arlegui House, or even the latest offer to the Palace occupant.

But if he refuses to stay within the premises of Malacañang, then so be it. Let him stay in his home on Times Street, if that is what he chooses to do, but neither he nor his spokesman should come up with snide remarks, which makes things worse.

If such is going to be the style of a Noynoy presidency, then expect very little public support for him and his government, because he really is starting on the wrong foot.

Aquino must remember that it won’t be easy sailing for him and his administration. Not only does he face a huge problem of budget deficits and an eventual blow out that could lead to an economic crash, but also that the general public is watching him and his government, waiting for his delivery of the promise of change, which may not come about, as he and his executives will realize sooner than later. There are just certain things that cannot be changed in government. Not even Obama has come up with the change he had promised the American people, and there are already many among them who are now disappointed and disillusioned with Obama and his administration.

What Noynoy needs is support from the Filipino people — and not just support from the yellow media and his yellow supporters, because in the end, either Noynoy becomes the president only of the yellows, or the president of the Republic of the Philippines.

It’s his choice.

http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20100609com1.html

06/09/2010

What Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, who is set to be proclaimed president-elect by the Congress today, needs is a lot of finesse in his ways. And so do his supporters and incoming Aquino executives.

From all indications, however, finesse is not in their vocabulary, but humiliation of their perceived non-supporters is.

What reason was there to keep on humiliating Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Delfin Bangit, by continually demanding his resignation at this time, especially when he had already made it public that he was ready to hand in his resignation to the incoming president and commander in-chief by June 30, 2010?

There are just a few days left before Noynoy takes on the presidency and time enough for him to appoint a new chief of staff. There certainly was no reason for Noynoy and his spokesman, lawyer Edwin Lacierda, to keep on pounding on Bangit’s resignation.

If Bangit does resign now, Gloria would have to appoint — even on an ad-interim appointment — another chief of staff, in which case Noynoy and the yellows would no doubt scream another “illegal” midnight appointment.

Why can’t they wait to do all that once they have the power and authority to do so?

Irked by the constant calls from the yellows for him to resign immediately, Bangit took the hardline stance and said he was not going to resign and was willing to be fired by the incoming president, pointing to a provision in the Articles of War saying to the effect that resignation would be an abdication of his duties and functions, for which he can be penalized.

In the same manner, there is too much of vindictive politics being played by Aquino and his camp, even to the point of virtually not wanting outgoing Gloria Arroyo to be anywhere near him during his inauguration. He really should start learning about protocol and a lot more about healing and uniting a still divided nation. But then again, all of it could be an act, as there is strong talk that he and Gloria forged a deal prior to election day.

But he must remember that even as he won the presidency, there were more who had not voted for him and he still must earn the people’s trust and confidence.

Still, the yellows have always been the vindictive types, and the Aquinos more than them, refusing to even have anything that was used by the Marcoses during their long stay in the Palace.

There was certainly a more gracious way to refuse staying in Malacañang Palace, or the Arlegui House, or even the latest offer to the Palace occupant.

But if he refuses to stay within the premises of Malacañang, then so be it. Let him stay in his home on Times Street, if that is what he chooses to do, but neither he nor his spokesman should come up with snide remarks, which makes things worse.

If such is going to be the style of a Noynoy presidency, then expect very little public support for him and his government, because he really is starting on the wrong foot.

Aquino must remember that it won’t be easy sailing for him and his administration. Not only does he face a huge problem of budget deficits and an eventual blow out that could lead to an economic crash, but also that the general public is watching him and his government, waiting for his delivery of the promise of change, which may not come about, as he and his executives will realize sooner than later. There are just certain things that cannot be changed in government. Not even Obama has come up with the change he had promised the American people, and there are already many among them who are now disappointed and disillusioned with Obama and his administration.

What Noynoy needs is support from the Filipino people — and not just support from the yellow media and his yellow supporters, because in the end, either Noynoy becomes the president only of the yellows, or the president of the Republic of the Philippines.

It’s his choice.

http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20100609com1.html

vindictive
manang mana kay ----

it reminds me of erap when he harassed Manoling Morato

may pasok ba sa june 30?

they(Aquino) knew its a sad day...

oo nga pala, ano pala totoong kwento dyan, bakit naka black sila.

black is the color of justice di ba?

Nung tinatawag nyo si GMa na ate Glue...si kurakot...etc etc..lumabas ba ang issue na bawal sabihin yan sa internet?

aba..dictatorial na ata tayo ngayon????? kay gloria..kahit murahin okay lang..tapos ang abnoy di pwede? ano yan? LOKOHAN???

Wake up and smell the brew...wag kayong magarap mga fans ni abnoy na ma control nyo lahat

oo nga pala, ano pala totoong kwento dyan, bakit naka black sila.


Baka kamatayan? hindi natin alam...alam nyo naman si kris ang Queen of fung shui and massacres....we won't know what's in her mind:lol:

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Filipino reporters pose for a picture with Philippine President-elect Benigno "NoyNoy" Aquino as he visits the press center after his proclamation at the House of Representatives in Quezon City.

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Kaya naka itim sila, dahil sa August pa ang kanilang babang luksa at dadalaw sana muna sa puntod ng kanilang magulang, kaso na trapik :D

......alam niyo naman na tradisyon sa atin yung isang taon na pagluluksa diba?


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at saka si Juan... :nuts:

06/09/2010

What Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, who is set to be proclaimed president-elect by the Congress today, needs is a lot of finesse in his ways. And so do his supporters and incoming Aquino executives.

From all indications, however, finesse is not in their vocabulary, but humiliation of their perceived non-supporters is.

What reason was there to keep on humiliating Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Delfin Bangit, by continually demanding his resignation at this time, especially when he had already made it public that he was ready to hand in his resignation to the incoming president and commander in-chief by June 30, 2010?

There are just a few days left before Noynoy takes on the presidency and time enough for him to appoint a new chief of staff. There certainly was no reason for Noynoy and his spokesman, lawyer Edwin Lacierda, to keep on pounding on Bangit’s resignation.
If Bangit does resign now, Gloria would have to appoint — even on an ad-interim appointment — another chief of staff, in which case Noynoy and the yellows would no doubt scream another “illegal” midnight appointment.

Why can’t they wait to do all that once they have the power and authority to do so?

Irked by the constant calls from the yellows for him to resign immediately, Bangit took the hardline stance and said he was not going to resign and was willing to be fired by the incoming president, pointing to a provision in the Articles of War saying to the effect that resignation would be an abdication of his duties and functions, for which he can be penalized.

In the same manner, there is too much of vindictive politics being played by Aquino and his camp, even to the point of virtually not wanting outgoing Gloria Arroyo to be anywhere near him during his inauguration. He really should start learning about protocol and a lot more about healing and uniting a still divided nation. But then again, all of it could be an act, as there is strong talk that he and Gloria forged a deal prior to election day.

But he must remember that even as he won the presidency, there were more who had not voted for him and he still must earn the people’s trust and confidence.

Still, the yellows have always been the vindictive types, and the Aquinos more than them, refusing to even have anything that was used by the Marcoses during their long stay in the Palace.

There was certainly a more gracious way to refuse staying in Malacañang Palace, or the Arlegui House, or even the latest offer to the Palace occupant.

But if he refuses to stay within the premises of Malacañang, then so be it. Let him stay in his home on Times Street, if that is what he chooses to do, but neither he nor his spokesman should come up with snide remarks, which makes things worse.

If such is going to be the style of a Noynoy presidency, then expect very little public support for him and his government, because he really is starting on the wrong foot.

Aquino must remember that it won’t be easy sailing for him and his administration. Not only does he face a huge problem of budget deficits and an eventual blow out that could lead to an economic crash, but also that the general public is watching him and his government, waiting for his delivery of the promise of change, which may not come about, as he and his executives will realize sooner than later. There are just certain things that cannot be changed in government. Not even Obama has come up with the change he had promised the American people, and there are already many among them who are now disappointed and disillusioned with Obama and his administration.

What Noynoy needs is support from the Filipino people — and not just support from the yellow media and his yellow supporters, because in the end, either Noynoy becomes the president only of the yellows, or the president of the Republic of the Philippines.

It’s his choice.

http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20100609com1.html

May tact naman magsalita si Noynoy ah...Pure and sincere nga eh...ganyan dapat ang presidente ng pilipinas...

hindi naman pinapahiya ni President-elect Aquino ang Chief of Staff ng AFP nagtatanong kasi ang mga reporters kaya syempre sasaguting ng deretso ni Noynoy iyon...

Matalino rin pala itong si Noynoy...marunong syang sumagot sa mga tanong at marunong syang mag salita sa harap ng tao unlike when he first declare publicly his intention to run for president, na-uutal pa sya mag salita at may prepared speech pa...pero ng nag pa press conference sya after the proclamation...wow!...galing nyang sumagot sa mga tanong!!!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

I believe marunong ng pumili ang mga Pilipino ng presidente at bise presidente ngayon...CONGRATULATIONS to President Benigno Aquino III and Vice President Jejomar Binay!!!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

There's Abnoy, Ate Glue, people just don't have respect anymore for heads of states. Instead of calling them Mr. President or Madame President.

Filipinos are lucky they have the right to vote and the majority of them voted for Aquino and Binay.

In HK,

http://www.pbase.com/hltam/image/53249842/original.jpg

This is true...we are a democratic country pero wag din nating abusuhin ang demokrasya na natatamasa natin ngayon...dapat irespeto natin si Noynoy as president because he clearly won the election.... fair and square!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

May tact naman magsalita si Noynoy ah...Pure and sincere nga eh...ganyan dapat ang presidente ng pilipinas...

hindi naman pinapahiya ni President-elect Aquino ang Chief of Staff ng AFP nagtatanong kasi ang mga reporters kaya syempre sasaguting ng deretso ni Noynoy iyon...

Matalino rin pala itong si Noynoy...marunong syang sumagot sa mga tanong at marunong syang mag salita sa harap ng tao unlike when he first declare publicly his intention to run for president, na-uutal pa sya mag salita at may prepared speech pa...pero ng nag pa press conference sya after the proclamation...wow!...galing nyang sumagot sa mga tanong!!!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

I believe marunong ng pumili ang mga Pilipino ng presidente at bise presidente ngayon...CONGRATULATIONS to President Benigno Aquino III and Vice President Jejomar Binay!!!:cheers::cheers::cheers:


That's what you think. Their victory an indication of wise voting? We can certainly contest that. We know and you know that there are far better candidates than noynoy, and especially mr.binay. I would not delve in this issue anymore but if it would arouse argument so be it. Congrats to them yes, but i will save the congrats for the filipino people later.

Sincerity as a basis of choosing your president? How can something so subjective be someone's basis? We don't need saints or priests, what we need is a leader. And of course we definitely long for that sincerity. But that alone is insufficient. Being a leader means being able to mobilize people given the forces around you that may hamper or assist you depending on your decisions. This also includes being able to wittily utilize limited resources. a leader is someone who uplifts the people, not someone who coddles them or make them think that the presidency is charity. a leader must be quick and decisive, not someone who is too reluctant and too hesitant to make decisions, etc.

^ yes, sincerity. thats one big factor for me in choosing a President. uhm...about the your idea of a leader, "able to mobilize people given the...","..able to utilize wittily limited resources:, etc...well, that's primarily the job of the cabinet secretaries...you see a leader sets a vision or a goal...achieving it requires managers/staffs/cabinet secretaries, and they will do the things like mobilizing the people, utilize limited resources, etc...then they will feed the leader data necessary for decision making

That's what you think. Their victory an indication of wise voting? We can certainly contest that. We know and you know that there are far better candidates than noynoy, and especially mr.binay. I would not delve in this issue anymore but if it would arouse argument so be it. Congrats to them yes, but i will save the congrats for the filipino people later.

Sincerity as a basis of choosing your president? How can something so subjective be someone's basis? We don't need saints or priests, what we need is a leader. And of course we definitely long for that sincerity. But that alone is insufficient. Being a leader means being able to mobilize people given the forces around you that may hamper or assist you depending on your decisions. This also includes being able to wittily utilize limited resources. a leader is someone who uplifts the people, not someone who coddles them or make them think that the presidency is charity. a leader must be quick and decisive, not someone who is too reluctant and too hesitant to make decisions, etc.

The election was proven legit right? I was not rigged... Just because the decision of the majority doesn't jive with your idea of a wise and ideal president means the majority are stupid.

Your candidate might be smart, intelligent and influencial but has he proven his worth for not being corrupt?

What makes Noynoy less capable of running a government? Give the person the benefit of a doubt because for one thing. He is not corrupt, he carry his father's name as well as the legacy of his late mother the country's 13 (or was it 14th) President. What others see in him is the grey area that you fail and continuously fail to see but that's okay because you have your own good reasons. He has so much to prove. Instead of antagonizing him, why not support him and work hand in hand with him. Assist him if may have to. It would be wiser instead of help disrupt his fresh start. Who would be affected one way or the other? Your fellow filipinos who are all drowning in debt and poverty. While you and I have decent meals on our tables 3 times a day and a roof over our heads. What about those filipinos don't ? THINK ABOUT THEM, NOT JUST YOUR OWN CAUSE. THAT IS SELFISHNESS. YOU NEED TO LEARN HOW TO RESPECT other people's opinion and not be condescending. YOU ARE NOT BEING HELPFUL.

Again I'm not a pro Noynoy. I myself wish there is a better one, I see Gordon or perhaps Gibo has potential. Gordon has affiliation and long history with Marcoses so maybe, just maybe that's what most people see. Gibo is someone fresh, his connection to Arroyo administration made him less desirable inspite the fact that he carry with him an impeccable portfolio and tract of record, but he is someone new not too known to many.

So,where do we go from here? I think instead of whinning, you need to channel your energy into something constructive.

Ako, pinagmamalaki ko na marami na akong naitulong, tumutulong pa rin and ipagpapatuloy ko pa din ang pagtulong ko. Kung yun lang ang basehan, may karapatan akong pumuna. My loyalty is not to Noy, but to my country.

If it's a positive critisism , sure it is more than welcome, especially if Noynoy is already abusing his power. That just right but critisizing him without giving him the benefit of doubt is different.

I agree there are others that are all worthy of being elected but majority of the people decided. It's probably the promise of battling corruption is what brought him forward. Arroyo administration is marred with alot of issues and Arroyo's name has been tainted not just one time but numerous time. SHE IS SUPPOSED TO BE SMART AND THE HOPE FOR FILIPINOS BUT WHAT HAPPENED? On the brighter side she did achieve something but you still can't deny the fact and what is obvious. She failed the filipino people.

oo nga pala, ano pala totoong kwento dyan, bakit naka black sila.


They were the forces of darkness.

They were chameleon, other times they wear yellow.

^^:lol:

i was quite surprised also why the Aquinos wore black during the proclamation...:weird:

RT@GMA7 "I'm not a jukebox who'll just repeat everything you want,"
President-elect Noynoy says determinedly, ending his presscon. (Aquino
made this remark after a Japanese reporter at proclamation presscon
asked if he could repeat his answer in English. Guy really has a short
fuse.)

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=583033&publicationSubCategoryId=63

Noynoy can be a taray king, too


MANILA, Philippines - President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, considered the darling of the press since he was a youngster, is candid, sometimes funny. But he can also be frank, and yes, even snooty, or mataray in local parlance.

During the press conference after his official proclamation as the country’s 15th president, for instance, Aquino refused the request of a Japanese journalist to repeat in English his answers about his plans for his first 100 days in office because he had repeatedly answered the question in Filipino.

“I have answered the question several times already. Can I just ask them to provide you with the translation in English? I am sorry I am not a jukebox that has to repeat his statements already. I hope you understand,” Aquino said during the live broadcast press conference.

Aquino was also irked when he was asked again about his marriage plans now that he is president.

“I will consult Madame Auring if she has a prediction. You know that even during the campaign, that is the one question that I cannot answer. I will try to answer that in the soonest possible time,” he said in Filipino.

Madame Auring is a fortune-teller who has achieved celebrity status.

Another question that is repeatedly asked Aquino is if he would appoint relatives to government positions, a question that he practically dismissed as invalid.

“If we are going to read the Constitution, nepotism is not allowed. Appointing relatives to government offices is prohibited. Your question, I’m sorry, is a non-issue,” he said.

A supposed source of stress for the Aquino presidency is his youngest sister Kris Aquino-Yap, the actress and talk show host who has figured in controversy several times.

Kris promised not to be a source of intrigue.

“I feel Noy is the perfect person for this (presidency) because he will stay simple and grounded. I will try my best to be of help and not to be the source of stress,” she said.

Aquino-Yap said she would keep herself busy with a feeding program for students, a job that her brother thinks suits her, being a mother of two young children.

She has been helping Aquino with his wardrobe, recruiting stylist Pin Antonio of Salon de Manila to give him a haircut before the proclamation and also couturier JC Buendia to create his working clothes.

Before the proclamation, Aquino-Yap asked her brother to apply powder so his face would not be shiny before the cameras but he did not like it.

“He said, no powder,” Aquino-Yap said.

http://ph.news.yahoo.com/gma/20100609/tph-noynoy-leaves-wedding-plans-to-madam-d6cd5cf.html


Noynoy leaves wedding plans to Madame Auring
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Only the stars can tell when President-elect Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III will be married.

At a press conference shortly after Congress proclaimed him president on Wednesday, Aquino once again parried questions on his possible marriage plans.

"Kakausapin ko po si Madame Auring kung mayroong prediksyon. Yun po ang kaisa-isang tanong na hindi ko masagot (I will ask Madame Auring if she has a prediction. That is the only question I cannot answer)," Aquino said.

Madame Auring used to be a popular fortune teller in the Philippines.

During the months of his campaign, Aquino has long evaded questions on whether he would wed girlfriend Shalani Soledad, a councilor in Valenzuela City.

Meanwhile, Soledad declined to answer reporters' questions on a possible marriage proposal from the newly-elected President.

"Sa amin na lang iyon (We're keeping it to ourselves)," a smiling Soledad said during an interview at the Batasan Pambansa in Quezon City.

Aquino and Soledad's relationship had been put under the spotlight since the former announced his presidential bid in September 2009.

Last month, Soledad said she is in no hurry to get married. "At this point, napakalaki nung task na haharapin ni Noy, so ang focus should be on the task ahead of him (Noy faces a huge task, so the focus should be on that)." [See: Shalani: Noynoy told me he survived 1987 ambush because of me] — Sophia Dedace/RSJ/KBK, GMANews.TV

^^ Nag-aala Obama na siya... Baka may mga "I Love Noynoy" jingles na tayong makikinig dito.

Baka gawin na din niyang Economic Predictor si Madam Auring.

:D:D:D


talaga namn si Noy:D

kay madam auring pa itatanong kung mag aasawa na sya:D

Abnoy better get a thick skin that's part of being a president. Remember all the dirt they used to throw at Ate Glue ,better get advice from ate glue how to grow some balls.

I give Noynoy the benefit of the doubt. There are a lot of oddball leaders out there who empowered their nations. He might be erratic at times, but let's see...

How will Noynoy grow balls if he had already? :D

Hail to President Benigno Aquino III

Leila B. Salaverria, Michael Lim Ubac
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Publication Date: 10-06-2010

The torch was passed to clamorous cheers in a blaze of yellow as the Philippine Congress on Wednesday proclaimed Senator Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III the country’s next president and Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay vice president.

It brought a festive end to eight days of contentious canvassing following the country’s first nationwide automated elections.

Wild applause and loud cheering filled the session hall of the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City as Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and Speaker Prospero Nograles raised the hands of the country’s next leaders.

Aquino was declared winner at exactly 4pm, paving the way for a peaceful transition of power as President Gloria Arroyo is set to step down on June 30 after nine years in office. Binay was proclaimed at 3:56pm.

The winners’ families joined them at the podium, but Aquino’s girlfriend Shalani Soledad remained seated in the VIP gallery.

Ex-president Joseph Estrada, ousted in a popular uprising in 2001 and later convicted and imprisoned in 2007 on plunder charges only to be pardoned weeks later, accepted his political defeat.

“I join our people in extending unqualified support to the new President with both hope and prayers he will serve our country faithfully and will perform his duties honorably without fear or favor,” Estrada said in a statement read by his son Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada.

No objections were heard at the joint session as the floor leaders moved for the proclamation, and the affirmative rulings sent the Aquino and Binay supporters into a frenzy of chanting.

Binay’s supporters were more vocal, loudly chanting “Binay, Binay” at every chance they got.

The side of the gallery filled with Aquino’s supporters, who formed a sea of bright yellow, also chanted "Noynoy" and “Aquino” at various intervals, but their shouts were sometimes drowned out by the Binay supporters.

At one point, the Binay side of the gallery chanted “Noy-Bi,” but the Aquino side did not join it. Aquino’s running mate, senator Manuel 'Mar' Roxas II, was not present at the proclamation.

The cheering got so loud that Enrile had to remind the gallery to maintain order and to sit down.

Aside from their supporters in the gallery, Aquino and Binay did not lack for backers on the floor. Lawmakers from various political parties lined up on the aisle where they would walk, waiting to offer their congratulations.

Unanimous approval

It was Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri who moved for the proclamation of Aquino and Binay after sponsoring the committee report of the joint committee, triggering a roar of approval and applause from the gallery.

Nobody opposed the motion of Zubiri which was also manifested by his counterpart, House Majority Leader Arthur Defensor, prompting Enrile and his co-chair, Nograles, to separately bang the gavel to approve it.

With no objection from any member of Congress, Enrile and Nograles saw no need for putting it to a voice vote.

The hours leading up to the proclamation was spent listening to speeches of lawmakers, who, as they hailed the winners, also aired their divergent views about the country’s first automated elections. They cracked jokes and took time to push their pet advocacies.

They were also one in saying that the flaws in the system were not enough to strip away the credibility of Aquino and Binay’s victories.

Defects of automation

Defensor was the automated polls’ vocal champion, saying that the next elections should be automated again, even as he recognised that the system was not perfect.

He said the canvassing process showed how significant and crucial automated elections were and how it improved the political system and also strengthened the people’s faith in the country’s capability to hold fair and accurate elections.

It also showed the defects and shortcomings of the system, which gives the country the chance to identify the areas where it could be improved, he said.

Defensor also took time to push for amendments to the Constitution, saying that the provisions related to elections should be examined. He said he did not want to suffer from long ballots filled with so many candidates’ names even if only one person was to be chosen.

Senator Aquilino Pimentel Jr., who prepared an 18-page speech but later cut it short, attacked the alleged flaws in the automated election system, including the lack of a voter verification system, the wrong date and time stamp in the election returns and the supposedly defective sensors in the precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines.

But Pimentel also said these shortcomings were not enough to nullify the entire elections.

Hail to the chief

Pimentel also cracked jokes during his speech titled “Hail to the Chief and Blessed be his Vice”. He said the vice being referred to was Binay, and not Aquino’s smoking habit.

He also said he had wanted the proclamation done in broad daylight because if it was done at night, the face of the victors, especially that of the dusky Binay, may not be seen.

Pimentel was also referring to the proclamation of President Gloria Arroyo at the break of dawn.

Pimentel said he was also told that PCOS actually stood for “President Cory’s only son”.

He also aired his expectations of the country’s next president. He hoped Aquino would speed up national development and find an end to the Moro unrest, hopefully through the adoption of federalism.

Human rights should also be a top priority of the Aquino administration, he added.

“It’s a tough job, but the perception is that our people have just elected a tough leader, one who has a mind of his own and, therefore, quite capable in his own right to tackle the challenges of the times,” he said.

Remarkable win

Pimentel also congratulated Binay on his “very remarkable win over well-heeled and well-known rivals for the vice presidency”.

He noted that Roxas had predicted that the contest would only determine who between Binay and senator Loren Legarda would be in second place.

Credible

He also praised Binay for his successes, especially since he came from humble beginnings.

House deputy majority leader Neptali Gonzales said the canvass was “credible, trustworthy and, in the final analysis, acceptable to the Filipino electorate and reflective of its collective will”.

The joint congressional committee spent eight working days canvassing 238 certificates of canvass (CoCs). Forty CoCs from abroad were not canvassed because they contained zero votes as certified by the foreign affairs department.

Many of the committee’s hours were spent inquiring into specific processes in the country’s first automated elections, as well as delving into alleged irregularities in the polls.

Philippine leader ‘to tackle poverty’

By Oliver Teves

Thursday, June 10, 2010

THE Philippine Congress proclaimed Benigno Aquino III the country’s new president yesterday amid high hopes he will fulfil his campaign promise to eliminate corruption and poverty and restore trust in government.

A joint session by the Senate and House of Representatives voted to formalise the landslide victory of the son of the country’s revered democracy icons – Benigno Aquino Jr and former President Corazon Aquino – after the Philippines’ first national automated elections last month.

Aquino will take his oath as the country’s 15th president on June 30, succeeding Gloria Macapagal Arroyo whose nine-year rule has been wracked by four coup attempts by mutinous troops, and opposition impeachment bids over allegations of election fraud, corruption scandals and human rights abuses.

The official congressional count ended on Tuesday showing Aquino defeating his eight rivals by more than 15 million votes – about 5.7 million ahead of his closest opponent, ousted leader Joseph Estrada.

Estrada’s running mate, Jejomar Binay, the mayor of Manila’s financial district Makati, will become vice president.

Supporters of Aquino and Binay who packed the House gallery erupted into loud cheers and applause after the announcements.

In a statement, Estrada congratulated his "good friend and worthy opponent".

Aquino, a quiet legislator who served nine years as a congressman and three years as senator, will inherit a nation grappling with poverty and debilitated by decades-long Marxist and Muslim insurgencies, military unrest, corruption, violent crime and political strife. The 50-year-old bachelor campaigned largely on his family name and promised to follow the legacy of his parents, who are regarded as heroes in the country’s democratic struggle against the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos.

It was only after his mother died of cancer last August that he decided to run, spurred by the massive outpouring of national grief for the leader who helped oust Marcos in 1986.

Corazon Aquino inherited the mantle of her husband, an opposition senator gunned down by soldiers at Manila’s airport in 1983 upon his return from US exile to challenge Marcos.

Renato Reyes, secretary-general of the left-wing alliance Bayan, said his group "joins the collective aspiration of the Filipino people that the new government will be a departure from the failed regime of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo".

"There are high public expectations for the new administration to bring about necessary reforms in government," Reyes said in a statement.

Aquino has said he would form a commission to investigate allegations of corruption and other wrongdoing during the Arroyo administration. Arroyo has denied all accusations.

US Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr congratulated Aquino and Binay in a statement, saying he was looking forward to working with the new Philippine government "to advance our common goals".

http://www.irishexaminer.com/world/philippine-leader-to-tackle-poverty-122045.html

This story appeared in the printed version of the Irish Examiner Thursday, June 10, 2010

Read more: http://www.irishexaminer.com/world/philippine-leader-to-tackle-poverty-122045.html#ixzz0qPfyo0Wo


Obama congratulates Aquino
By Associated Press

6:40 p.m. EDT, June 9, 201

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has congratulated Benigno Aquino III on becoming the newest president of the Philippines.

The Philippine Congress proclaimed Aquino president on Wednesday, formalizing his landslide victory in the country's first national automated elections last month. He is the son of revered democracy icons Benigno Aquino Jr. and former President Corazon Aquino.

The White House says Obama and Aquino spoke by telephone Wednesday morning and that they look forward to meeting at a mutually convenient time.
http://www.courant.com/news/politics/sns-ap-us-obama-philippines,0,7975245.story

Business rallies behind new administration
By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT
June 9, 2010, 5:39pm

Businessmen Wednesday urged everyone to set everything aside and rally behind president-elect Sen. Benigno Aquino III for the good of the country even as they expressed hope that the new administration would adopt a business and investor-friendly thrust to sustain the economic momentum.

Francis Chua, president of the country’s largest business organization the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said this as Congress proclaimed Aquino as the winning presidential bet in the last presidential elections.

“The business community would like the new administration to succeed, but said this would only be possible with the support of everyone,” Chua said.

“We should also support and rally behind him, give him all the benefit of the doubt, set everything aside for the good of the country and to sustain the economic momentum so that foreign investors will finally believe in us. We want him to succeed because his success is our success, too,” Chua said.

On its call for investor-friendly government thrust, Chua said businessmen would like the next administration to take a closer look at the infrastructure programs of the government, particularly on utilities like power, water and telecommunications to lower the cost of doing business.

The high cost of utilities, especially power, has always been the bone of contention among businessmen, both local and foreign.

“The new administration should look at how to make power cost more affordable,” he said.

On new taxes, Chua said the business community would have no problem if the incoming government sees it fit to raise new taxes to shore up government revenues.

Chua even cited the willingness of San Miguel Corp. to raise taxes on sin products. SMC, the country’s diversifying food and beverage firm, produces beer and other alcoholic beverages.

“First we have to tackle our budget to determine if it is necessary to raise taxes,” he said.

Chua also said that proceeds from the privatization of government assets should be used to retire some of the government debts rather than being used for general appropriations.

Chua noted that a big portion of the annual general appropriations goes to debt payments. As much as 46 percent of the government’s annual budget is allocated to pay off debts.

“Instead of taking money from the general appropriations budget, we will use the privatization proceeds so that the general appropriations could be used to improve government services,” he said.
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/261330/business-rallies-behind-new-administration

Congratulations to Benigno Cojuangco Aquino III, 15th President-elect of the Republic of the Philippines. Magtulong-tulong tayo at magkaisa patungo sa kapayapaan at kaunlaran. :)

Abnoy better get a thick skin that's part of being a president. Remember all the dirt they used to throw at Ate Glue ,better get advice from ate glue how to grow some balls.

A little mean but I must say, you're right. He needs to man up in this area. Politics isn't show business, although he is not in show business he is still considered a celebrity even before his assumption to power. That thicker skin would definitely come in handy, it will just show his weakness if he won't learn to toughen up.

You guys needs to post youtube coverage for his inauguration.

Binay should be the DILG Secretary.. nararapat siya sa pwesto na ito..
Nakakaawa si Roxas.. pero sayang ang kanyang talino.. sana ibalik ito sa DoE

ung iba namang natalo nung halalan. pwede din naman ilagay sa pwesto diba.. si Gibo pwede ulit sa Defense, si Villar sa NHA...

from Inquirer
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the sisters of President Aquino

'A new dawn for democracy'
By Aurea Calica and Jess Diaz (The Philippine Star) Updated June 10, 2010 12:00 AM


MANILA, Philippines - With his overwhelming mandate, president-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III declared “a new dawn for the country’s democracy” and said he is open to reconciliation with his political foes but not at the expense of justice.

“It’s really the emphasis that this is a people’s victory,” Aquino said in a speech he prepared but failed to deliver at his proclamation yesterday by Congress.

Also proclaimed was vice president-elect Jejomar Binay.

“We owe the people’s triumph largely to their efforts. There is much more to be done. There are a lot of expectations to meet. We can fulfill these expectations if we work together as one,” his speech read.

“I believe we can transcend party lines. We can prove that reconciliation and cooperation comes easily to those who have the best interest of our people at heart. Just as it is in the dawn that the family gathers to prepare for the day’s coming toil, let us pause to reflect on the new day for our country, a new dawn for democracy,” he said.

Aquino, whose decision to run for president came only after the massive outpouring of grief on the death of his mother former President Corazon Aquino in August last year, was finally proclaimed winner with more than 15.2 million votes or 5.7 million votes ahead of his closest rival, former President Joseph Estrada. The latter won by a landslide in 1998 but was ousted in 2001.

Speaking at a press conference after his proclamation, Aquino said he was “a little anxious, a little eager to start solving the problems still besetting our countrymen.”

World leaders congratulate Aquino
By Pia Lee-Brago (The Philippine Star) Updated June 10, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - World leaders and diplomats yesterday congratulated president-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and vice president-elect Jejomar Binay after they were formally proclaimed by Congress as the winners of the May 10 elections.

They expressed intentions to continue their strong ties with the Philippines and are optimistic that the next administration can bring greater stability and development to the country.

British Prime Minister David Ca-meron, who won the United Kingdom election also last month, affirmed the strong bilateral relations between the UK and the Philippines and expressed interest in strengthening cooperation between the two nations.

“As we both start our terms in office, I look forward to strengthening our cooperation in tackling the global economic crisis, working for peace and stability in the southern Philippines and advancing respect for human rights in Southeast Asia,” Cameron said.

British Ambassador to the Philippines Stephen Lillie likewise expressed the UK’s interest in maintaining close ties with the Philippines.

“Both our countries have recently held general elections. We are both beginning new chapters in our political lives. That provides an excellent opportunity to open a new chapter in UK-RP relations and to strengthen further our friendly ties and co-operation,” Lillie said.

Lillie had already personally congratulated Aquino along with ambassadors of member states of the European Union last May 31. During that meeting, Aquino assured them that he will address the peace and order situation in Mindanao. The United Kingdom is part of the International Contact Group created by the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front to help move the peace talks forward. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper extended his greetings in a letter delivered yesterday to Aquino. “On behalf of the government and people of Canada, I am honored to congratulate Senator Aquino, president-elect of the Philippines,” Harper said in the letter.

Arroyo wishes Aquino success

By Maila Ager
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 13:11:00 06/10/2010

Filed Under: Eleksyon 2010, Politics, Elections, Benigno Aquino III

MANILA, Philippines – Outgoing President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo wishes Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III success.

President-elect Aquino said he had a phone conversation with Arroyo, who congratulated him for his victory in the last elections.

“About a three or five minute phone call,” Aquino told INQUIRER.net in a text message on Thursday when asked whether Arroyo had greeted him.

Asked what his predecessor’s message to him was, Aquino said, “. . . wishing me success.”

The two used to be allies when they supported the ouster calls against then President Joseph Estrada in 2001 when a second popular revolt catapulted Arroyo to power.

But they had a falling out in 2005 after Aquino and his group, the Liberal Party, called for her resignation over corruption allegations.

Aquino’s mother, the late President Corazon Aquino, also joined calls for Arroyo’s resignation.

Arroyo also came out with an advertisement in some newspapers this Thursday congratulating Aquino and vice president-elect Jejomar Binay.

“Patunay ang kanilang pagkakahalal na masigla ang ating demokrasya, at naglilingkod sa taong bayan ang ating bagong sistema ng halalan [Their election is proof that our democracy is alive and our new poll system is working],” according to the ad.

“Gagawin ko ang lahat upang maging at matagumpay ang pagpasok ng bagong administrasyon [I will do everything to ensure a successful transition to the new government],” it said.

In the ad, Arroyo also called on all Filipinos to rally behind the newly elected leaders of the country.

“Kabalikat kami ng ating bagong pamunuan sa pagsusulong ng pagkakaisa at kasaganaan ng lahat [We are partners with the new leadership in pushing for unity and progress for all],” it further said.

Galing talaga ni PGMA:D

^^:lol:

i was quite surprised also why the Aquinos wore black during the proclamation...:weird:

They were the forces of darkness.

They were chameleon, other times they wear yellow.


Wearing black for one year is a very Filipino tradition during the period of mourning for a departed family member. The Aquino family is a very conservative family (that even Kris tends to follow it) when it comes to following these Filipino custom. So please wait until the first death anniversary of President Cory in August, you'll see them wear other colors.

Please don't make fun of it.

wow bongga, punong puno ng mga artista yung proclamation.
whoo hoo the good old days are back. just like in the 80s aquino era again.

A little mean but I must say, you're right. He needs to man up in this area. Politics isn't show business, although he is not in show business he is still considered a celebrity even before his assumption to power. That thicker skin would definitely come in handy, it will just show his weakness if he won't learn to toughen up.

You guys needs to post youtube coverage for his inauguration.

actually politics is showbiz in the Phils. FPJ almost won if he wasn't allegedly cheated by GMA. The no. one senator with the most votes is Bong revilla second only to Lito Lapid. Abnoy won because of his mother's death and Binay won because he was the no. one critique of GMA. So it's the same shit and more shit repeated over and over.

actually politics is showbiz in the Phils. FPJ almost won if he wasn't allegedly cheated by GMA. The no. one senator with the most votes is Bong revilla second only to Lito Lapid. Abnoy won because of his mother's death and Binay won because he was the no. one critique of GMA. So it's the same shit and more shit repeated over and over.

it just mean that there is no hope for a meaningful change...... always shit.

perhaps it is better to have a leftist-led revolution or a magdalo-led military uprising to change the whole da.. system

Galing talaga ni PGMA:D

;)

In fairness.:cheers:

it just mean that there is no hope for a meaningful change...... always shit.

perhaps it is better to have a leftist-led revolution or a magdalo-led military uprising to change the whole da.. system

mamundok ka, teka pauwiin mo muna yung nasa Europa:D para namn kasama sya:D

Kaya ok na ang parliamentary form of government,hindi na kailangan ang popularity.ang mga representatives na ang pipili kaya wala ng chance ang
mga walang kakayahan.

Si GMA ay anak nang dating presidente.
Si Noynoy ay anak nang dating presidente.

Sino susunod?

Mar Roxas?
Bongbong Marcos?

^^^wala sa kanila, dahil sa resulta ng nakaraang election ay mukhang si Erap ulit. :D :ohno: :bash:

^^ but he said ndi na ulit sya sasabak sa politika pag natalo sya ngaun election let's just hope na panindigan nya ung sinabi nya...

Guys, ive watched "Tonight With Arnold Clavio" last night, he said duda sya sa purpose of Transition period set-up by GMA people while traditionally, there were no Transition period naman daw...tapos tumawa lang yong mga bisita nya...what can you say about this?

naks. laban pa rin ang ibang tao dito. tagal na tapos ang eleksyon.

now is the time to work and make our country proud. dapat in our lifetime, manalo man lang tayo ng olympic gold or makasali sa world cup.

enough of these petty and crab like thoughts.

olympic gold to be the legacy of aquino admin? uhmm, okay.

naks. laban pa rin ang ibang tao dito. tagal na tapos ang eleksyon.

now is the time to work and make our country proud. dapat in our lifetime, manalo man lang tayo ng olympic gold or makasali sa world cup.

enough of these petty and crab like thoughts.

Agree, Wag sayangin ang panahon at talento. . .Kasi talentado ang Pinoy!:cheers:

mamundok ka, teka pauwiin mo muna yung nasa Europa:D para namn kasama sya:D

Hehehe. OT. Pero oo nga, tagal na ng bakasyon nya ha. Siguro sasali na din ako, may free trip ako sa Europe pagkatapos. :D

mamundok ka, teka pauwiin mo muna yung nasa Europa:D para namn kasama sya:D

:lol::lol::lol: sakay na lang sila sa soyuz at punta sila sa buwan...mas maganda pa

How is it that after Martial Law, only ONE out of the five Presidents has been elected beyond any cloud of doubt? And this singular GENUINELY elected leader was ousted at that, his term cut short to a mere 2 1/2 years by the EDSA 2 power grab.

What has happened to Las Filipinas, Bayang Katagalugan, the Philippine Islands, the Philippine Republic? Have we become a nation of Cheat Tolerants? Has resignation to the high crimes of power grab and cheating already been ingrained in our culture?
My people, only cleansing can save the country from doom. Good people of this land, let us please pray:

May the God of TRUTH descend unto our midst and SLAY the POLL FRAUDS of May 10, 2010.

So that goodness may drench this very hungry archipelago.... Amen

http://blog-by-taga-ilog-news.blogspot.com/2010/06/prayer-for-pcos-land.html

naks. laban pa rin ang ibang tao dito. tagal na tapos ang eleksyon.

now is the time to work and make our country proud. dapat in our lifetime, manalo man lang tayo ng olympic gold or makasali sa world cup.

enough of these petty and crab like thoughts.

ang babaw naman ng ambisyon mo sa bansa mo. I hope Aquino has loftier goals for his country.

^^^wala sa kanila, dahil sa resulta ng nakaraang election ay mukhang si Erap ulit. :D :ohno: :bash:

Or Binay, or Kris if the people want to preserve the aquino legacy.

The election was proven legit right? I was not rigged... Just because the decision of the majority doesn't jive with your idea of a wise and ideal president means the majority are stupid.

Your candidate might be smart, intelligent and influencial but has he proven his worth for not being corrupt?

What makes Noynoy less capable of running a government? Give the person the benefit of a doubt because for one thing. He is not corrupt, he carry his father's name as well as the legacy of his late mother the country's 13 (or was it 14th) President. What others see in him is the grey area that you fail and continuously fail to see but that's okay because you have your own good reasons. He has so much to prove. Instead of antagonizing him, why not support him and work hand in hand with him. Assist him if may have to. It would be wiser instead of help disrupt his fresh start. Who would be affected one way or the other? Your fellow filipinos who are all drowning in debt and poverty. While you and I have decent meals on our tables 3 times a day and a roof over our heads. What about those filipinos don't ? THINK ABOUT THEM, NOT JUST YOUR OWN CAUSE. THAT IS SELFISHNESS. YOU NEED TO LEARN HOW TO RESPECT other people's opinion and not be condescending. YOU ARE NOT BEING HELPFUL.

Again I'm not a pro Noynoy. I myself wish there is a better one, I see Gordon or perhaps Gibo has potential. Gordon has affiliation and long history with Marcoses so maybe, just maybe that's what most people see. Gibo is someone fresh, his connection to Arroyo administration made him less desirable inspite the fact that he carry with him an impeccable portfolio and tract of record, but he is someone new not too known to many.

So,where do we go from here? I think instead of whinning, you need to channel your energy into something constructive.

SO VERY WELL SAID! :) :applause::applause::applause:

it just mean that there is no hope for a meaningful change...... always shit.

perhaps it is better to have a leftist-led revolution or a magdalo-led military uprising to change the whole da.. system

ikaw na lang... :lol:

naks. laban pa rin ang ibang tao dito. tagal na tapos ang eleksyon.

now is the time to work and make our country proud. dapat in our lifetime, manalo man lang tayo ng olympic gold or makasali sa world cup.

enough of these petty and crab like thoughts.

makahost man lang ng modern ASIAN GAMES... kahit yun man lang :lol:

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=583033&publicationSubCategoryId=63

Kris promised not to be a source of intrigue.

“I feel Noy is the perfect person for this (presidency) because he will stay simple and grounded. I will try my best to be of help and not to be the source of stress,” she said.




Kris, youngest sister of president-apparent Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, confessed that it was she who suggested to her older brother to appoint Abunda as DoT secretary, citing the television host’s “marketing capabilities,” among other things.

“If anybody is to blame, it's me. I was the one who brought it up with Noy. I was the one who brought it up with Boy, not realizing naman it would cause such a major [issue], front page, 3 araw na deretso,” she said.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/06/10/kris-aquino-admits-suggesting-abunda-dot-post

:ohno:

Noynoy: Call me 'P. Noy'

zrq-N01uSCQ


SHALANI SOLEDAD SEATED IN VIP GALLERY DURING BOYFRIEND NOYNOY'S PROCLAMATION

G-4kgXIZXbE

I like what Noynoy is saying especially when he said he will go after big time smugglers and tax evaders...

Port Irene, Subic, Cebu and Manila are haven of smugglers that are slowly killing our local industries.

Tax evaders for denying the government of its rightful income.

These economic saboteurs should be wiped out by Noynoy.

How is it that after Martial Law, only ONE out of the five Presidents has been elected beyond any cloud of doubt? And this singular GENUINELY elected leader was ousted at that, his term cut short to a mere 2 1/2 years by the EDSA 2 power grab.

What has happened to Las Filipinas, Bayang Katagalugan, the Philippine Islands, the Philippine Republic? Have we become a nation of Cheat Tolerants? Has resignation to the high crimes of power grab and cheating already been ingrained in our culture?
My people, only cleansing can save the country from doom. Good people of this land, let us please pray:

May the God of TRUTH descend unto our midst and SLAY the POLL FRAUDS of May 10, 2010.

So that goodness may drench this very hungry archipelago.... Amen

http://blog-by-taga-ilog-news.blogspot.com/2010/06/prayer-for-pcos-land.html

^^ May our Christian God Slay this guy with his divisive criticism. I am certainly NOT TAGALOG. I am Filipino.

it just mean that there is no hope for a meaningful change...... always shit.

perhaps it is better to have a leftist-led revolution or a magdalo-led military uprising to change the whole da.. system

How is it that after Martial Law, only ONE out of the five Presidents has been elected beyond any cloud of doubt? And this singular GENUINELY elected leader was ousted at that, his term cut short to a mere 2 1/2 years by the EDSA 2 power grab.

What has happened to Las Filipinas, Bayang Katagalugan, the Philippine Islands, the Philippine Republic? Have we become a nation of Cheat Tolerants? Has resignation to the high crimes of power grab and cheating already been ingrained in our culture?
My people, only cleansing can save the country from doom. Good people of this land, let us please pray:

May the God of TRUTH descend unto our midst and SLAY the POLL FRAUDS of May 10, 2010.

So that goodness may drench this very hungry archipelago.... Amen

http://blog-by-taga-ilog-news.blogspot.com/2010/06/prayer-for-pcos-land.html

napakalungkot naman ng pananaw mo... :ohno: negang nega!

Noynoy: Call me 'P. Noy'


SHALANI SOLEDAD SEATED IN VIP GALLERY DURING BOYFRIEND NOYNOY'S PROCLAMATION

G-4kgXIZXbE

Looks like the Philippines would have a very nice looking first lady in the future had they decided to be married during Noynoy's tenure.

And yes, I like the idea of him tracting tax evaders and really vowed to fight corruption even more. This is really the best time to clean up the government and it's branches first before truely tackling the economy. It would channel progress in economy as he work on cleaning up all the mess created by corrupt government officials in the past. Hopefully, he would achieve all these, it maybe a slow process but it's a step for a better economy.


it just mean that there is no hope for a meaningful change...... always shit.

perhaps it is better to have a leftist-led revolution or a magdalo-led military uprising to change the whole da.. system

That's just unreasonably negative my friend. Cory Aquino assumed the office in the 80s, restored democracy which the filipinos are still enjoying up to this day. Cory Aquino's lack of experience didn't result to a collapsed economy but somehow it stable but slow. Wouldn't we see any change if the new president vowed to tract down and prosecute corrupt officials and tax evaders , especially if we will see the a good result of his battle against corruption? Arroyo, corruption as she may possibly be, moved the economy a step forward. Given Noynoy would continue those good projects, the filipinos would certainly see some notable progress. Let's just stop being bitter.

I like what Noynoy is saying especially when he said he will go after big time smugglers and tax evaders...

Port Irene, Subic, Cebu and Manila are haven of smugglers that are slowly killing our local industries.

Tax evaders for denying the government of its rightful income.

These economic saboteurs should be wiped out by Noynoy.


OKay yan! Sige let us see if he can apply the law. Let us see kung may political will nga. I'd like to see big ticket names jailed.



^^ May our Christian God Slay this guy with his divisive criticism. I am certainly NOT TAGALOG. I am Filipino.

napakalungkot naman ng pananaw mo... :ohno: negang nega!

negastar nga yan. :) Parang si Jim Paredes. :lol::lol:

^^ May our Christian God Slay this guy with his divisive criticism. I am certainly NOT TAGALOG. I am Filipino.

Taga-Ilog is not a guy, I reckoned she is a lady professor in UP.

I just copied her blog because she is brave enough to point out that their is cheating with the PCOS machine. Of course she is pro Erap and I am anti-Erap but it does not matter, the point is - their is cheating in the last election and it is not credible anymore.

I am neither a Pure Tagalog, I am half-Tagalog and Visayan, with German, Spanish, and Chinese ancestry.

In short I am a Filipino a mixture of many races and cultures, neither from the mystic east nor from the decadent west.


by the way : I am a sort of a Devils' Advocate, so don't get mad at me.......... ang pikon ay talo.

Taga-Ilog is not a guy, I reckoned she is a lady professor in UP.

I just copied her blog because she is brave enough to point out that their is cheating with the PCOS machine. Of course she is pro Erap and I am anti-Erap but it does not matter, the point is - their is cheating in the last election and it is not credible anymore.

I am neither a Pure Tagalog, I am half-Tagalog and Visayan, with German, Spanish, and Chinese ancestry.

hahahaha....until now, some people can't really accept the fact that Noynoy won. Pathetic.

Sige na nga, Cuban ka na.

hahahaha....until now, some people can't really accept the fact that Noynoy won. Pathetic.

Sige na nga, Cuban ka na.

:D lahing komunista ba?:D

I wonder what happened to the Koala Boy and Cong. Annie Susano and her CF cards? :lol:

^^ Pinainom siguro ni Susano ng Efficacent Oil kasi may Eucalyptus Oil

Taga-Ilog is not a guy, I reckoned she is a lady professor in UP.

I just copied her blog because she is brave enough to point out that their is cheating with the PCOS machine. Of course she is pro Erap and I am anti-Erap but it does not matter, the point is - their is cheating in the last election and it is not credible anymore.

I am neither a Pure Tagalog, I am half-Tagalog and Visayan, with German, Spanish, and Chinese ancestry.

In short I am a Filipino a mixture of many races and cultures, neither from the mystic east nor from the decadent west.


by the way : I am a sort of a Devils' Advocate, so don't get mad at me.......... ang pikon ay talo.

Anyhow, that Nayong Katagalugan thingie pissed me off though.

Foreign Powers Coercing the Filipino Masses for a Noynoy Aquino "Presidency"?


http://jesusabernardo.newsvine.com/_news/2010/05/28/4382462-foreign-powers-coercing-the-filipino-masses-for-a-noynoy-aquino-presidency


(Modified May 29, 2010)

THE history of the Philippine Islands is a rather pathetic and protracted story of foreign domination. Some four centuries since the natives were first subjected to colonization, the aftermath of the May 10, 2010 presidential elections shows a much more subtle and different assertion of hegemony upon the Filipino masses. In an astounding breach of diplomatic protocol, the ambassadors of the powerful countries led by, who else, the United States, are paying courtesy visits to front runner but far-from-proclaimed Sen. Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III--this, amidst allegations of massive automated poll fraud.

Philippines as Subject, Always?

Pls read further at the below web link :

http://jesusabernardo.newsvine.com/_news/2010/05/28/4382462-foreign-powers-coercing-the-filipino-masses-for-a-noynoy-aquino-presidency

http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae105/kerenskyalex/greedandbetrayal.jpg


http://www.greedandbetrayal.com/

"I just copied her blog because she is brave enough to point out that their is cheating with the PCOS machine. Of course she is pro Erap and I am anti-Erap but it does not matter, the point is - their is cheating in the last election and it is not credible anymore."

There and their are very basic English. When do we start learning the difference between the two. :ohno:

Eto na, eto na, propaganda ng mga kapatid nating mga Pilipinong Komunista! Matindi rin ano, mahigit 30 taon na pakikibaka, gusto talagang pabagsakin ang demokratikong institusyon. Ayaw tumanggap ng pagkatalo, ayaw tanggapin ang nanalo, ayaw sa eleksyon, ang gusto rebolusyon! Dapat itapon sa Cuba at North Korea ang mga to para dun sila magiging alila ni Castro at ni Kim Jong II o di kaya sa dun kay Joma Sison. :bash:

Aquino sister to Sison: Say when, where I met Arroyo, such lie

By Fe Zamora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:17:00 06/11/2010

Filed Under: Eleksyon 2010, Elections, Inquirer Politics, insurgency

MANILA, Philippines — A sister of President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III Thursday challenged communist leader Jose Ma. Sison to “tell me when and where” she had supposedly met President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to plot the US-inspired “preprogramming” of the May 10 automated election system to favor her brother.

“That’s such a lie,” Pinky Aquino-Abellada said in a phone interview. “So the intrigues have started. Do I relish this? No. But I’m prepared.”

Abellada, who used to teach at De La Salle University, said she understood why she had become an “open target” for intrigues.

“Ballsy is angelic. Viel is invisible, she really wants to fade. So that leaves me,” she said, referring to two of her sisters.

Abellada is the second child of martyred opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr. and the former President. Her siblings include Ballsy Cruz, President-elect Noynoy Aquino, Viel Dee and popular TV host Kris Aquino-Yap.

Sison, founding chair of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), was reported as having been informed that a high-ranking official of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Arroyo administration and the Aquino family plotted to “preprogram” the computers to be used in the elections six weeks before the voting.

“Ang pag-uusap nina Pinky Aquino-Abellada at Ginang Arroyo ang nagbigay daan sa ganitong areglo (This was the result of the meeting between Pinky Aquino-Abellada and Ms Arroyo),” Sison was quoted in the article as saying.

Sison’s remark appeared in an interview posted on Pinoy Weekly Online (http://pinoyweekly.org) on June 7.

The preprogramming was purportedly intended to ensure the victory of Aquino in the presidential race and Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay in the vice presidential race.

But Abellada said she last met Ms Arroyo in January 2001, during the birthday celebration of her mother, former President Corazon Aquino.

‘Work-to-death’ sked

She said she made sure she was not around when Ms Arroyo visited her mother’s wake at Manila Cathedral last year.

Abellada said it was impossible for her to meet anyone outside her “work-to-death” schedule during the campaign period from Feb. 9 to May 8.

For one, she said she was either on a plane or in a motor vehicle on a sortie.

“I was assigned to go to the small towns where there was no chance Noy could visit,” she said.

In the article on Pinoy Weekly Online, Sison said Aquino won because he was supported by the mass media which highlighted his parents’ “good name” and glossed over his dismal track record and competence.

The communist leader, who lives in Utrecht, The Netherlands, acknowledged that public optimism was high as a result of Aquino’s victory, but that the 50-year-old former congressman and senator would soon be exposed as a dummy of the United States and the local elite.

^^^ano bang pinagsasabi ng lintik na joma to, preprogramed? e halos pareparehas ang result ng exit poll an PPCRB, STI and ABC5 and etc...d hamak na mas malaki ang credibility ni Pinky kompara kay Joma na zero credibilty, e halos extortion at negosyo nalang ngayon ginagawa ng grupo nya. dapat magpa thank you nalang sya sa eleksyon na bilyon bilyon ang kinita nila sa pangangampanya pananakot sa mga botanteng taga nayon.

Military bids Arroyo goodbye

By Katherine Evangelista
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 15:18:00 06/11/2010

Filed Under: Military

MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE) Dark skies indicating heavy rain did not deter outgoing President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from attending the parade given in her honor by the Armed Forces Friday.

This is the last testimonial parade to be given to Arroyo before she formally steps down from office June 30.

In her final speech as commander-in-chief, Arroyo expressed hopes that future leaders would continue the work that her administration has started.

“Indeed I fervently hope that the progress we have made will not stop. I hope that what remains to be done will be picked up by the next generation of leaders," Arroyo said, citing the nine million jobs she created, the two million beneficiaries of healthcare beneficiaries, and the stable fiscal situation.

Arroyo also commended the military for its performance during the first automated polls last May and cited the achievements made within the military during her nine years as president and commander-in-chief.

“We have delivered the most modern elections last May and because of you we can say that we have delivered the most peaceful elections. Maraming Salamat [Thank you very much],” Arroyo said.

"I hope this combination of modern automated polls and peace during elections will change the face of politics in this nation forever," Arroyo added.

Arroyo arrived at around 2:45 p.m. at the AFP headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo and was received by Armed Forces Chief General Delfin Bangit.

The testimonial parade is a traditional tribute by the Armed Forces to its outgoing commander-in-chief.

what are the chances of Ms Macapagal-Arroyo rallying her appointees in the military to rise up against the current administration?

what are the chances of Ms Macapagal-Arroyo rallying her appointees in the military to rise up against the current administration?

malaki:D bwahahaha:lol:

VP Noli to Noynoy: Continue good Arroyo programs
abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 06/11/2010 7:52 PM

MANILA, Philippines - Outgoing Vice-President Noli de Castro urged the incoming administration to continue the programs started by the Arroyo administration and not completely scrap them.

In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau, de Castro said taxpayers' money poured into government projects should not be put to waste.

"Wish lang ko'y sana, yung magagandang programa ng gobyerno ay ituloy, kasi ugali na nating mga Pilipino, ng ating mga politicians, kapag sila na ang umupo, yung magagandang programa ng ating gobyerno kahit maganda ay inihihinto nila," he said.

The vice-president said most of the public service programs initiated by the Arroyo administration were done to benefit "not ourselves but the entire country."

"That is why the next group of officials should continue these programs, especially if they are beneficial," he said.

De Castro said he is in favor of appointing incoming Vice-President Jejomar Binay as secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

"If I was president, I would appoint him there [DILG] but I'm not. Vice-President-elect Binay is very qualified to become DILG secretary. Still, it's up to President-elect [Benigno] Aquino if he wants to put [Binay] there," he said.

De Castro, who chairs the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council, is currently in Europe to inform Filipinos working there about the programs he launched for overseas Filipinos.

The vice-president said he is not closing his doors to public service. The former ABS-CBN TV Patrol anchor also expressed his desire to return to radio and television. With a report from Alvin Umahon, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau

^^ very well said!! sana ung mga programs ni PGMA na malaki ang maitutulong sa bansa icontinue na lang nya kesa ihininto nya...

.

I am not a fan of PGMA but I honestly believed that AFP Chief Bangit is a good soldier that became
a victim of Yellow politics.

MARK D. MERUEÑAS, GMANews.TV
06/11/2010 | 05:15 PM


Philippine military chief General Delfin Bangit on Friday said he was willing to take early retirement from the Armed Forces after president-elect Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III categorically said he has to leave office before Aquino assumes the presidency on June 30.


"Oo naman I am [willing to retire early]. It is just a matter of making the decision after proper preparations are made," Bangit told reporters after a testimonial parade at the AFP headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo was held for outgoing President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

When asked when he plans to retire, Bangit refused to give a date, but said he would be making a "very important announcement" before July 1. President-elect Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III officially assumes the presidency noontime of June 30.

Indications that Bangit is most likely to retire than resign became more pronounced when he refused to use the word "step down" in describing his moves in the next few weeks.

"Step down is not the correct term. Whether I would retire or whether I would transfer, lahat kasi ito pinag-aaralan and I will make the announcement in due time," he said.

(All these are being studied.)

Bangit refused to elaborate on his future plans.

"I would have to make a decision first before answering so many questions," he said.

Bangit also confirmed reports that the Philippine Army is set to hold a testimonial parade in his honor on Monday. Before being named military chief, Bangit served as commanding general of the Philippine Army.

Asked if the event was an indication of his departure from his current post, Bangit just smiled and said: "Bakit hindi natin sa Army itanong [kung para saan iyon.]"

(Why don’t we ask the Army what it’s for?)

The current Army commanding general, Lt. Gen. Reynado Mapagu is a classmate of Bangit at the Philippine Military Academy "Makatarungan" Class of 1978. President Arroyo is an honorary member of Bangit's class.

Earlier, Aquino has made it clear in various public announcements that Bangit has to go before he is sworn in as the next president.

Aquino, too

Despite Aquino's outright rejection of a Bangit-led AFP in his administration, the military chief said the armed forces would still accord the president-elect the same respect it gave to Mrs. Arroyo.

He even said a "welcome testimonial" awaits Aquino once he assumes office.

On Friday, Bangit led the testimonial parade for outgoing commander-in-chief President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, in which the military chief attested to the President's concern for the AFP.

"The same thing will happen to the incoming commander in chief. Another testimonial but a welcome [parade] will be rendered," he said.

In his speech, Bangit also described the President's work ethic, saying, "I had the opportunity to observe her in her good times and bad."

He acknowledged that Mrs. Arroyo was the "most criticized president" but added, "I learned that you do not have to lower your standards in order to be viewed a little friendlier. If the country demands it, she says what she wants to say."

"In the midst of scandals hounding her administration, while militants are barricading, she was working. You see the level of commitment and dedication on her part," he said.

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