Social and political criticisms
I just watched a Juan Tamad movie at PBO starring Jun Urbano (Mr. Shaoli) Eric Quizon (Juan Tamad) and Leo Martinez (Cong. Manhik Panaog)
l. Some funny titles: Tongress, Just Tiis (for Justice Department), Kinawatan (ramble of Kinatawan)
2. Real role of solons: influence peddling
3. Real cause of corruption: In an impassioned speech after he was lynched by folks of Lawang Lawa, Juan Tamad said he accepts being corrupt and a thief because the townspeople made him one. Paying political debts, "lagay " during election, continuous support to the electorate for weddings, fare for trip to the province, etc. All of the financial demands for personal support drives politicians to steal.
4. The real meaning of under the table is signing documents under the table.
The children in the movie calls on the adults watching the movie to give a happy ending to the political life in the PHL
