Misleading illogical political ads.

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This post begs to disagree with the assumptions of the statements for the  political ads:  " Äyusin ang gobyerno aayos ang buhay mo" That is the thesis of every leaders in convincing the population to vote for him/her.    It has not been necessarily true.  In search of such pag ayos the present administration is embroiled in ej, in its drive to purge the country of drugs.   There are always collateral damages and unwanted results.

Now it is the obligation of people to take charge of their families not the government.   Such a utopian society is the socialist dream    The govt can not handle it all.  The govt is only as good as its citizenry.  Thus ask what you can do for the country, not the other way around rings true.  And only a demagogue can say that she he will take care of jobs and/or provide jobs.   

The politicians must present more pragmatic and down to earth picture of their vision.  Not the impossible dream.  Not the trite motherhood statement.   That is why they fall short or we cant judge their success for such unSMART vague statements

That is why politicians have acquired such a bad name among the populace..  So they would rtaher take the money...

Mabuhay ka Wow Willie. 20 ft tall during the Odette tragedy

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Justice from Odette

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This post has been scammed by a residetn of Toledo City for P25,000 for the purchase of a bike equipment. Despite repeated demand the subject did not reply.  This post understands I was not alone.  

A lawsuit, estafa was contemplated but the filing fee alone renders the whole exercise uneconomical  

And now here comes Odette an Angel of the Lord who probably sought justice for us.  This post is sure that the damage to the properties of the subject is more than P25,000.

May this serve as warning for the past, present, and future scammers.   God is watching us and retribution can be fast and exacting.   

The Almighty press and their minions: the anchors and interviewers

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https://hodgespart.com/gong/archives/five-examples-media-interviews-gone-wrong/

Early on as an aspiring campus journalist this post interviewed the President of the University Alumni Association.  As usual, as a journalist this post had slanted questions.  And I was awakened by the comments of the person being interviewed:   " Bok do not put words in my mouth".    That was an awakening and a guidance for me as I watch many interviews.   

You must have read  "Tuesdays with Morrie"  Chris Alboom said that he had to take a semester on listening.   

This afternoon I watched an interview by CNN with DPWH spokesman.  The spokesman, apparently irked by the thesis like interview format of the CNN anchor in Manila, said that their priority was to make the roads passable so that aid and or relief goods can access the cities and municipalities.  This was correct and the right priority.  However the anchor, who was not listening, continued to push through with her idea of the work that must be done for the relief operations.  And so the spokesman reiterated what their priority .  So sad.  It does not give good picture of CNN

We see video clips of Presidents being grilled by reporters.  And the latter being ignored or humbled by the President.  How come reporters appearing superior to the interviewee irrespective of their stature. 

We have watched some senior newshen harass or embarrass their subjects.   At Channel 2 and even Channel 5.   In US the Press is seen as a political power capable of bringing down a politician

Hence some sportsperson boycott post game interviews because of fear of questions of sports reporters 

After the political noise has died down, we find out that Duterte has plenty of achievements

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https://www.manilastandard.net/opinion/columns/virtual-reality-by-tony-lopez/361011/duterte-s-seven-biggest-achievements.html

Before all we hear were the barrage vs. Duterte mostly directed vs. the government response to Covid19, the Pharmaly, and the number of deaths in the drug war.  

As in all discrediting campaign vs a leader, the  protagonist is always pictured as the villain and devil.  The anger of the  other "commissioners"is so rabid that UN and ICC were involved.   How sad.

But Duterte accomplished the following:

1.  Via Tugade and Mark Villar -  long road network, bridges,  train lines, over passes, sky ways.;

2.  He did not bring the country to war on WPS.  Many can talk but its hard to do otherwise if you are dealing with XI who has the largest navy in the world and variety of missile firepower.   How can you dislodge these imperialists if they are all ready well installed by the previous regime

3.  Modernization of the military after beefing up salary.  Now we have more helicopters and transport plane,jet fighters, frigates and patrol boats.  No other administration has done that.  Now China would be more circumspect in bullying our countrymen.  So with our terrosists.   The Cobra attack helicopters has thermograph detectors and men in forest covers cant hide. 

4.  Beefing up of relief and rescue operations.    We have better response although it seemed many underestimated the power of Odette.  

5.  Aggressive betterment of civil servants.   Maybe buildings and facilities were improved.  and decorum of civil servants

6.  Free education

7.  Universal health care.

It is unfortunate that his administration has to face one of the toughtest test of any govt:   the covid19 pandemic.  And the calamities.   

Let us not totally believe what the other trolls print in their social media.   See through the squid ink and find the  truth

Typhoon Odette, a supertyphoon cuts a swath of death and destruction at Visayas and Mindanao

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We did pay little attention to the  typhoon which was just an LPA before.  With winds up to 185 kph Odette left many areas with death and destruction.  Only 12 were reported dead but many more will be reported as they are recovered from bodies of water or recovered from destroyed houses and from debris of land slides  Many times mentioned were Cagayan de Oro City, Siargao (the surfing capital of the Philippines) Surigao City  (Iligan City)  

Philippines which is all ready reeling from Covid19 has yet to face the task of rebuilding these typhoon wrecked areas.  

 Destruction:

1.  Many roads are not passable due to  fallen trees;

2.  No electricity

3.  No telco cignal

4.  Many tourist attraction destroyed.   

https://www.benarnews.org/english/news/philippine/storm-follow-12172021134459.html

Presidential aspirants promise many freebies - where do we get the funds?

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One of the criticisms to the  DU30 administration is the huge deficit and external debt being incurred by the current govt.  That is expected given the ayudas and the free vaccines being imported.

And now here comes the new batch of future successors promising plenty of freebies for the people.  It is understandble that these are being done to woo the voters.

But the bigger problem is where do you get all the money.   Many of our leaders do not get the system princple.  To have an ouput you need input.

You face a weak economy and declining revenues.   How could the govt afford all of these?

The feudal outlook of the govt must be stopped ie that it is the feudal lord that provides all needs of its populace.  

Gone are the days when the citizenry asks wrhat it can do for the country.  Now it is what can the politicians do for the populace.   All with palm outstretched to the  govt?  No taxpayers? 

Who seems to be leading the race?

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From the looks of it, the BBM SDC seems to be leading in surveys and attendance to caravans.  We could be wrong, but it seems to be the trend.  Despite all the commentaries and blogs against BBM.  The young image, the youthful look which seem to be an indication of trapo departure seem to be their main advantage.  But really did they spend millions for the caravans.   Was the payola of P3,000 per vehicle true. 

With Isko, Ping, Pacquiao far very far far behind in the survey, will they have a close fight.   It takes more than courage and demagoguery I think to become a President.  

Roque endorses BBM Sarah Team.  Mark Villar joins the  BBM team.  Now their team is strong again.   They appeared to be weak when Bato and Go withdrew

We have yet to see if the platforms and vision of govt of others are solid and clear.   Even BBM and Sarah do not seem to have one.

Can a majority opinion change the results of scientific data or govt regulations?

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This post frowns upon the practice of TV networks interviewing the common man about his opinion on certain matters like regulations/protocols on covid.  It is nice to know how a common man thinks (which is sometimes wrong, or contrary to science.)

Such opinion while welcome to hear can not change the science behind the  regulations/protocol nor can it change the  truth.    What the govt says for instance in this covid is it.    So are the various conflicting rules by the petty tyrants, at the lgu, and even individual level.     Furthering chaos and confusion

Just brief respite from the Pandemic; here comes Omicron variant

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With the reports of emergence of covid19 omicron variants, it is very likely that we will soon see re-imposition of strict quarantine rules.  The expected growth of the country's economy will soon come to a halt.

We will see again the Duterte govt which is a strong govt (the  police and  the military having been placated by higher salaries and benefits ) will flex again its powers.  The sub alterns, the  force multiplier will also flex their powers, make their own rules and implementation on the ground.  They are not responsible for the economic recovery and will not realize the damage they might have caused to the rest of the country.   

Perhaps more explanation. is needed.  Its the disease we are fighting.  Not our country men.  Let us give some leeway for  our country to recover.

This post experience (twice all ready) saw 1.  different interpretation on the  ground of the SPass rules

2.  In another island province  they are not part of the SPass system and their LGU have their own interpretation which is very strict makes it difficult for travelers to visit their place.  With tourism and fishing as their viable source of revenues, one can foresee extreme difficulties in recovery.   

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Is corruption in the Duterte govt? Duterte strongly denies, Money Pack says there is

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One  of the reasons behind the split behind the Mindanao politicians is the issue of corruption.   While Pres. Duterte made corruption as one of the linchpin of his campaign one doubts his sincerity.  He has lawyered for Pharmaly in the Senate and one wonders why.  He has strongly denied the existence of corruption in the current govt.   

But in my conversation with somebody who deals with the govt agency with the highest budget, it was alleged:

.    1.  The heads get as much as 30% cut off the project; the  suppliers, get only 60% on their cost;

     2.   This Christmas season, their loot bag can amount to as much as __millions per department head;

     3.   One  wonders their costs after analyzing their lowest bid price for slope protection

Just to think that the poor taxpayer has to shoulder the padded cost or the substandard construction.

Of course  the businessman from the mainland are used to such a system,, and  we have to tolerate this from the  imperial governemtn from Davao

Corruption perception index in the Philippines