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I partly agree with FM, Jr. about his observation posted at http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20100222-254693/Edsa-1-proved-to-be-a-failureMarcos-Jr#commentbox.

Corruption is worse today than before. During the time of FM, corruption is centralized only in Malacanang Palace but now corruption is seen even in the level of Barangay. During Marcos time, there were many monumental landmarks that made Philippines known globally like the CCP, FAT at the expense of the hungry Juan dela Cruz. Today, as Filipinos continue to be hungry, there are no projects that would make Philippines as the center of arts. The C-5 extension project is more of an avenue of vested interest of a businessman turned politician. During the time of Aquino government, all they have done was to change the name of the streets and airport in memory of Ninoy. During the time of FM, there were numbers of political opponents that were missing in the drive to eradicate FM's political opponents but is there something new today? Worse, NGO's are being arrested by the military and took some time to present the MORONG 43 despite order for the SC. During FM time, lands were being acquired by FM for his own benefit but at least, partly for the government. During Aquino' time, Hacienda Luisita used to be acquired by the Cojuangco clan using government instrument under the agreement that these lots be distributed to land tillers but worse, Hacienda Luisita is slowly being converted to industrial, commercial lots and highways instead of its original intent as agricultural land.

As an OFW, during the 70's, Filipinos have a choice whether to work abroad for a better paying job or stays in the Philippines and settles for low paying jobs but at least still available. But now, there's no job available even for a Janitor despite having a large number of globally-competent Filipino workforce. Blame it to population explosion? Nah--that was the same mistake in the policy made by Singapore that their government of today resented. Now, it takes more head ache to manage the aging population of highly industrialized countries like Britain, America, Canada and Singapore where the Philippine government takes pride by prostituting our caregivers and other “Bayaning OFW” to these countries with aging population leaving almost nobody taking care of our very own country’s elder generation.

Now, if someone will ask me which is better--now or before? FM is lesser evil than Aquino, Estrada and GMA combined but Ramos time is better.


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I cant forget one time ning kujog ko simba sa akong inahan, i think gamay pa ko adto,  di jud ko kalimot nga nag wali ang pari kabahin unsaon pag usab sa mga batasan sa tawo ug pas usab sa nasud, ingon jud na sha nga di jud daw mausab atong nasud gawas i genocide ta tanan dayun bilinan lang daw ug usa ka baje ug laki to start from the very beginning. Now i relaized insakto jud to ija giingon, kay bisan karon nga mga batan-on, ibutang na sila sa posisyon sa politka, mangurakot ra na sila gihapon kay nagkatay naman na sa atong mga kaugatan. THE (corruptTION) GENES ALREADY SPREADS TO GENERATIONS!

so meaning to say while nia pa ta nga mga henerasyon di jud na mawala.

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truly, history repeats itself. We are in a vicious cycle. Mag u-unite tayo, mag-ooverthrow ng corrupt government, pagkatapos nun, papasok na naman weakness, allegations of corruption, ang nagiging resulta, rejection of government, not only by the people but even the allies.

Red Kapunan, a former RAM officer however, explained that the RAM’s own show of “discontent” with the Aquino administration, which came in the form of six attempted coup d’etats, was borne out of their disappointment on how the then Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) “started raiding the Marcos cronies only to find the treasures, cars, jewelry in the pockets of some (Aquino administration) officials.” Bumabalik na naman tayo dun. May cycle of discontent. Bumabalik na naman tayo doon na nagdududa tayo sa lahat,” said Kapunan.

sadly, when i was in the philippines during my vacation, one of my fraternity brod encourages me to support his presidential bet. i asked him the reason why he wanted to support that candidate. he said in jest, "pare, ako ang hahawak ng Bureau of Customs pag nananlo si...though, that was made in jest, but it goes to show our immature ways and thinking with regards to chosing our national leader. Unless we are all ready to elect a leader without expecting any favor, our dream of having a better philippine sis far from reach.

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We can always hope for a better tomorrow but
       please don't hold your breath, hehehe

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