Despite the severe criticism vs the incumbent President and upon learning of the many purchases made by the DND of ships and helicopters speak highly of achievement of the President. He may be imperfect but he did what even former General who became President was not able to do.
How disrepectful of the President, ayaw makipag usap; may mga representative na leftist sa gobyerno
Pres Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivered his second SONA today. It was simpler, friendlier with protesters; he later faced the protesters, where he was heckled and "nabastos". Later he held a press conference where more detailed discussion of his plans were laid out.
Some highlights:
1. His war on drugs would be unending and relentless;
2. He hit again the US and UN for their criticisms on drug war and alleged human rights violation. He can not be cowed by threat that me may be jailed by ICJ for human rights violation. He has been in and out of jail before and is no longer afraid of that threat;
3. He decried the TROs being directed vs govt laws, like the RH law; the medicines were wasted and had expired because of the SC meddling in legislative and executive matters
4. He supported the backs of his soldier ins Marawi and said he went there and his attitude there was he was prepared to die. One must face an adverse situation with equanimity especially with regards to death
5. He repeated his anger over corruption in govt, citing the case of as a friend former Sec. Sueno
6. He is aghast over the ambush by NPA of the PSG convoy in Davao. Boy was he happy that he brought armored vehicles. His convoy was machine gunned
7. He said that Joe Ma Sison is sick with colon cancer and said he is prepared to go to war with CPP for the next 50 years. He chided the activists outside of BP building to go home because they are just wasting their time. They will get nothing if ISIS let us say get into power. He even hinted that later on those promoting anarchy can be shot if they dont stop
Pres Duterte revealed today that a cousin of his who is with the Maute group died in Marawi City. That is sad that he ordered the declaration of martial law that resulted in death of a loved one. But now one no longer worries why the build up in arms was tolerated in Marawi City. One can not imagine the turmoil in the mind of the President or the schizoprenia he experiences in fighting the said war.
If you were the President of the Philippines, with the multitude of problems in Mindanao not declare martial law? The last straw would be the Maute group attack (reportedly backed by ISIS - look at the flag they are waving) in addition to NPA attacks the ASG, and the disorder in Zamboanga.
What are the options available?
Would you not declare martial law if you encountered the following attacks:
Lorenzana also confirmed that Maute bandits began occupying some establishments in the city like Amai Pakpak Medical Center, the City Hall, and the city jail. He also verified that the church, city jail, Ninoy Aquino School and Dansalan College have been set on fire by the group. “As of tonight (Tuesday, May 23), the Maute group burned several facilities – the church, city jail, the Ninoy Aquino School and the Dansalan College. The Maute fighters still occupy also the main street of Marawi city called the Quezon Street and two bridges,” Lorenzana said. Senior Superintendent Oscar Nantes, Lanao del Sur police provincial director, said the fighting erupted when the Maute group opened fire on personnel from the military’s 103rd Brigade. "When the firefight ensued, there were reported re-enforcement from the symphatizers of Maute where pocket firefight erupted in nearby areas," Hererra said. READ: AFP: Operations, firefight in Marawi City continues Police said the fighting erupted around 3 p.m. in the villages of Caloocan and Basak Malutlut, near the Lanao del Sur police provincial command and Mindanao State University. The fighting reportedly sent thousands of residents fleeing while others were locked inside their homes. It happened about two days before the start of the fasting month of Ramadhan.
Pres Digong today named 150 personalities: judges, representatives, local LGU executives past and present, and police: enlisted men and officers allegedly involved in illegal drugs. The first order from the president was to cancel the licenses of the guns of these persons. He did this while visiting an army camp to condole with the families of military men killed in encounter with group whom he called bandits
What would happen to the elected officials if they are convicted? If the evidences are strong against them? Will they be forced to resign?
How can the conscience of these officials let them be double faced: vowing to serve and protect the public on one hand, as they they take their oath of office and on the other hand destroying the brains of the young and their future? How could they? Many have lost their sense of right or wrong or een their conscience?
