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corgan · « **on:** April 01, 2009, 12:35:27 PM »

The recent pronouncements of the powers that be on the P168M heavy equipment bidding declaring it to be above-board came as no surprise. Rather than tackle the issues and resolve them on its merits, the defenders chose to obfuscate matters by dwelling on technicalities and personalities.

As expected the integrity of the responsible parties were extolled and brought to fore as though believing in them bore the imprimatur of truth . The protestantâ€™s allegations were relegated to the background casting doubt on its legal standing and status which lay the groundwork for an outright denial of the issues raised.

Clever it may seem but not outright convincing. Reflective of the attitude of the masters they purportedly serve, our leaders have become callous and insensitive to public calls for transparency and accountability. What has happened to our values as a people?

It gives me goosebumps whenever I hear our leaders talk about corruption and a graft-ridden governance. Need we go elsewhere to feel it? True, we may have projects left and right courtesy of our Palace Benefactor but these do not oblige us to them.If indeed they are true to form then it is just natural that they perform their jobs for what else would they be doing?

These projects are rewards for being sycophants and all and for turning a blind eye on the excesses of the national leadership. Nowhere in our history have we been looked upon so lowly as a people than now. Rather than be proud to be a Filipino sometimes it is embarrassing when taken in the context of a nation of servants and the corrupt!

But in the end we all have ourselves to blame. Rather than stand up against Goliath we cower in fear to fight the high and mighty. It takes more than teeth and balls to stand up to our leaders and press for the truth. We are living in a repressed democracy where the powerful and corrupt continue to lord it over us.

Despite glaring evidences of graft we refuse to see and are led to believe otherwise.
Sometimes longing for divine intervention in any form seem to be our last glimmer of hope!

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #1 on:** April 01, 2009, 12:46:37 PM »

That is a problem in running a government of a developing nation, Corgan. Even here in the United States, which is the model state, suffers graft and corruption. Case in point the situation with AIG.

Have faith in the government of the Philippines and the need to change. You cannot expect to completely remodel government and expedite change with a mere whimb. For change to take place, peoples must voice out their disapproval through the proper channels.

Buenos Suerte,
Lorenzo

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buwadsanga · « **Reply #2 on:** April 01, 2009, 12:48:16 PM »

hmmmp! ug wa pay world bank di na ma visto.

ingon ana ka hugaw ron dire. ang kawat legal na!

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #3 on:** April 01, 2009, 12:54:30 PM »

$170 BILLION of AMERICAN tax payer money was used by AIG to pay off its creditors to foreign banks.

How do you think we, the American people, feel about this? We are outraged!
That is a large chunk of change; and add salt to injury, most of the senate didn't even read the proposed bill, putting trust in the Obama administration.

It turns out that the largest donors to Obama's Campagin was AIG.

Incidental? or?

I will not make judgment right now as this is still under investigation.

The point is, every government makes 'F'-ups. Even those that the westernized ones.

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buwadsanga · « **Reply #4 on:** April 01, 2009, 12:56:19 PM »

becoz thats this fakin world is! mas grabe lang dire.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #5 on:** April 01, 2009, 01:05:41 PM »

There really is no difference, Buwad. That given fallability is in all peoples in any given society. The only difference is that here in the US, there are more established organizations that catches those guilty of graft and corruption. More independent groups.

For the Philippines, the entire country is still modernizing, so there are more gaps in which the 'hardened' politicians can squeeze through.

What counts is that the Filipino people who are disgusted by the actions (or lack thereof) are voicing their opinion. Democracy in action.

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corgan · « **Reply #6 on:** April 01, 2009, 01:10:13 PM »

You are both right my friends. It's just that these things are happening in our own backyard.I'm sure a lot of Boholanos are as outraged as I am but what can be done?

Are we just to shut up and wait? Boy what a feeling of helplessness!
Where before we saw our leaders retire in unexplained poverty, now we see them wallowing in luxury and flaunting their wealth in utter disregard to the millions of Filipinos who live below the poverty line.

How are we going to make our voices heard?

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #7 on:** April 01, 2009, 01:13:06 PM »

There is an intrinsic flaw in comparing the Philippines to the United States and other Western nations in terms of political maturity and corruption levels. As it is unfair for the Filipino side.

The Philippines is in a different level. And to compare with western nations would be to subject the Philippines in a lower ground.

Instead, it is best to compare the Philippines with other modernizing nations and compare the level of corruption, with the GOAL of minimizing corruption to the levels of say, in the UK, US, Canada, etc.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #8 on:** April 01, 2009, 01:19:29 PM »

You are both right my friends. It's just that these things are happening in our own backyard.I'm sure a lot of Boholanos are as outraged as I am but what can be done?

Are we just to shut up and wait? Boy what a feeling of helplessness!
Where before we saw our leaders retire in unexplained poverty, now we see them wallowing in luxury and flaunting their wealth in utter disregard to the millions of Filipinos who live below the poverty line.

How are we going to make our voices heard?

And we, the American people, sympathize for the Filipino people. But this manifestation follows the natural flow of things; in regards to socio-economic-political mandates.

You simply cannot expect to attain a level of modernity after 60 years since independence and some 22 years after Martial Law.

It simply isn't possible.

Take a look at the United States, some 60 years after our independence, the country was subjected to wars against the British (1812 war), the wars against the Indians and the Mexican American War, then the great Civil War. Which plunged the nation's economy, debilitating it for almost 4 decades. Then there was the Great Depression, Drug Cartels etc etc.

There is no level or regard in American history or any history of any other western nations that exempts the country from corruption and socio-economic troubles.

And it is totally unfair to compare the Philippines to western nations. As these nations were independent for over 200 years or more.

It just isn't fair to categorize and compare the Philippines in their level. We're in different levels here.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #9 on:** April 01, 2009, 01:28:32 PM »

How are we going to make our voices heard?

Well, Corgan, here in the United States, the people are free to protest and to march a rally in Washington D.C to express woes and redress to the US Congress.

As afterall, the US Congress is never deaf to the voices and pleas of the people.
The Senate, and the House of Representatives, afterall, are elected under the sole oath to represent the interests and to listen to the people. To be the voice of the people.

The same applies for the Philippines. Continue to protest, call your local congressman, or senator if you have a problem, a concern for an upcoming bill or not.

The day the people give up on their government, is the day the government will collapse.

It is that very pessimistic tone by some peoples that can lead to the destruction of any government. In the end, the government is there to SERVE and HEAR the people.

A government is composed of individuals, elected and chosen by the people from amongst the people. To be the VOICE of the People!

It's their job to hear. So even if they don't show interest in hearing, you have the right to demand to be heard.

You're paying them with your taxes. Are you not?

Cheers,

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corgan · « **Reply #10 on:** April 01, 2009, 01:33:03 PM »

You are absolutely right. The Philippines cannot compare to the US in political and economic maturity. What we are trying to bring out here is to make more of our brother Boholanos aware of what's going on in their land of ancestry . We are hoping through these forums that our fellow Boholanos would take time to participate and render their opinion on issues that affect them directly or indirectly and to bring about change by way of a heightened citizens' awareness.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #11 on:** April 01, 2009, 01:41:07 PM »

You are absolutely right. The Philippines cannot compare to the US in political and economic maturity. What we are trying to bring out here is to make more of our brother Boholanos aware of what's going on in their land of ancestry . We are hoping through these forums that our fellow Boholanos would take time to participate and render their opinion on issues that affect them directly or indirectly and to bring about change by way of a heightened citizens' awareness.

Corgan,

And its great to read your post because it sparks the attention to those of us Filipinos abroad of the situation of our beloved Fatherland. Despite the situation, the fact that there are people who are voicing disinterest and marching protests, calling their congressmen, senators, running for political office is a sign of the growth of Filipino politics. Towards modernity.

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corgan · « **Reply #12 on:** April 01, 2009, 01:55:56 PM »

Lorenzo,
Thanks for the complement. May you continue to keep up the awareness by spreading our cause!
Good luck and may your tibe increase!

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