What is going to happen to FPRRD who won the elections while incarcerated at the Hague prison?

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Many are optimistic that  the former President will be set free on the basis of argument of lack of jurisdiction by ICC, the Philippines having withdrawn from the said body in 2019.   He also won the mayoralty election in Davao City despite the charges that are being tried in the Hague.

But as the days pass, this post is not optimistic of his release.

What do you think?

Arrest warrant vs FPRRD, flees to HK?

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YT, arrest warrant from ICC vs FPRRD

There were allegations that ICC has issued an arrest warrant vs former President.    and has fled to HK.  But Panelo said Duterte went to HK for an event with Filipino workers at Wan Chai.  

Clarity of vision the SONA or long winded speech because of Ad Lib

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Rizal Philippines
July 27, 2016

Was it a that depicts clarity of vision or long and winded?

Former Ateneo School of Govt (ASG) Dean Tony Lavina that it was long winded and clouded.  He talked about war vs drugs, peace and order and concern for the people.  But the adlibs, from the point of view of academics, disorganized the speech.

But Duterte was focussed in his speech on what he stood for and will be relentless.  The content and the direction of the speech may sound simple according to Ted Locsin in his Teditorial,   but that is the task of the leader - to simplify the vision in a complicated world and focus on a couple of things. and being relentless and determined about it.  His experience and knowledge as a politician and prosecutor tells him that is what country need and what he must do.

Recycling news that Davao is now the smuggling capital of the Philippines must be proven, and who let this happen?

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Rizal Philippines
January 31, 2016

                    Ito yong post sa FB which is based on an old article which does not have factual
                     basis and twisted to put now Presidential Candidate in a bad light.  Eh all fingers point
                     to Pnoy and subalterns at BOC.   The logic of the FB posts is wrong. It does not follow

                 Nademanda ba si David Tan after the Senate hearing? May facts ba to indict him?


From Inquirer - Davao City is now the smuggling capital of the Philippines

Sharing of same news at Facebook

From Philippine Standard (2013)  Here BOC is brought to the task not DC Mayor Duterte

There are recycled news (which came out in July 2015) which are unverified allegations that Davao City has now become the smuuglers capital of the Philippines. Who said so?  Where are the facts:  statistics that compare smuggling all over the PHL? This was based on allegations about plastic rice, leveled at certain David Tan. from an Agri Group.  Do they have the data to make such a claim?  And that there is an unabated smuggling despite threat from Mayor Duterte not to let the smugglers set foot in Davao.

Certain disturbing things can come out from such news especially the half truths mentioned in Facebook. To the uninformed and those who do not read thoroughly one can get the impression that :

1. Mayor Duterte made Davao the smuggling capital of the Philippines, or that he is the protector of the smugglers;

2.  That indeed Davao is the smuggling capital of the Philippines.  This is an allegation of an agri group.   A lot of sleuthing, investigation is needed to establish that as a fact.

3.  That the smuggling can only be checked controlled by the National Government, the BOC, the NBI, the PNP, the anti smuggling task force which are under the direction of the President.  and not by a small fry a local LGU executives.

People must get their facts straight before starting a chismis.  The thing is these allegations and hints find their way into the newsrooms which get printed and which gets shared in social media.

                              Ito dapat ma in the news - Si BOC Davao District Collector
                              Ernesto Ruiz Aradanas at iprito kung bakit DC, if ever has become
                               smuggling capital of the Philippines.   Responsibilidad niya yon

However he said in an interview that the Davao District is one of the best performing District and even received commendations from the Commissioner.  How could that be.   Baka the public is being duped at internal intrigue at BOC and the agri group and  the media are being used

                                     Ganitong report ang dapat banggitin or i challenge.

                         From Choose Philippines - Davao City is 9th safest city in the world

Sen Grace Poe disqualified by Comelec en banc; must seek a TRO in 5 days; Duterte's bid also facing DQ

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From WSJ - Sen Grace Poe disqualified by Comelec

Comelec Cant Disqualify Poe - Former Comelec Chair Brilliantes

x                                  Sen Grace Poe disqualifed at You Tube

Rizal Philippines
December 24, 2015

At midnight today, it is Christmas.  Merry Christmas.

But it is not Merry Christmas for Sen Grace Poe who was disqualified from running by Comelec sitting en banc based on two allegations:    1. that she is not natural born Filipino    2.  that she has not completed the 10 year residency.

On a recent survey she was second to the VP Jejomar Binay who may face possible prosecution on graft charges.   She shared the same ranking with former DILG Sec. Roxas.  City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is 3rd at 20% (affected by his cussing of the Pope)  It was alleged that he may be disqualified because Dino whom he replaced as a candidate was was himself not qualified to run  (as nuisance candidate)

Sen Poe will seek the intervention of the Supreme Court so that her name will be included in the list of qualified candidates.  With Duterte, Binay facing possible disqualification,  and Poe now disqualified, the May election will be in disarray

Former Comelec Chairmn Brilliantes said that Comelec cant disqualify Grace Poe. Only Presidential Electoral Tribunal can disqualify a Presidential Candidate.

GMA Network - Comelec cant disqualify Poe

From Inquirer - Comelec has authority to disqualify Poe

Will Davao City Mayor do this to drug lords again?

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Rizal Philippines
December 15, 2015

I had a meeting with a well known businessman who clearly stated before that he is for Mar Roxas.  No he disagrees with Digong statement that Mar did not graduate from  Wharton.  (He is US educated and thus worked as investment banker in the US)

But he did say the following:

1.  There was a forum, about 50 of businessmen and leaders where Digong narrated that he brought 2 drug lords up in the air in a helicopter and interrogated the two regarding their suppliers, outlets their operation.  Digong he said, threatened the first one that he will be kicked out of the helicopter if he did not cooperate.  So he was kicked out of the helicopter (and presumably plunged to his death)  So he threatened the second drug lord.  Fearing for his life, he spilled all but nevertheless was executed by being kicked out of the helicopter.  The businessman friend told me he marvels at the courage and guts of this candidate and hopes he lives up to this type of bravery.

                          Duterte gives drug pushers 48 hours to leave

                          Now Grace Poe is praying for Duterte

2.  Many retired generals resonate with Digong and  are for him.

3.  Many intelligentsia in Cebu I met are for Digong.

But Digong faces possible DQ and DU30 (not being able to run or being assassinated if he gets elected as some would say>)

Presidentiable Rodrigo Duterte faces possible DQ with the Dino substitution

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Rizal Philippines
December 7, 2015

From Inquirer - Possible DQ case vs Duterte

From Rappler - RD possible disqualification

Davao City Mayor Presidential Aspirant Rodrigo Duterte faces possible disqualification says Lawyer Romeo Makalintal.  And as per petition of certain Ruben Castor who said RD candidacy should not be given due course as a substitute for Martin Dino who had an erroneous COC.   Martin Dino filed candidacy for Pasay City Mayor not for President.

However, former Comelec Chair Brilliantes that substitution under the Omnibus Election Code is allowed (but does he know the erroneous COC of Dino.  Legally, if  Dino did not file for Presidency, RD is not substituting for anyone.  But on the other hand the camp said that if that is the case, RD filed before Dec 10, 2015 thus beating the deadline.

Only the Comelec en banc can decide on Dec 16, 2015 the validity of RD candidacy.  And RD will not feel bad if that is the case, although the left and the right and the Muslims will will feel bad.

RD was ahead in the survey which a business man from Davao paid for. Binay and Poe were second and the administration candidate was third.

Duterte tops SWS survey for Presidentialbles

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Rizal Philippines
December 7, 2015

From Philstar December 7, 2015

Duterte tops the latest survey (before he cursed the Pope) with 38% and followed by Poe and Binay tied at 21%.   Administration candidate was third at 15% and Myriam at far 4th at 4% The survey was conducted Nov 26 to 28, at the time Duterte filed his candidacy and involved 1,200 respondents with 300  coming from Luzon Visayas and Mindanao. and NCR

Sen Chiz Escudero topped the survey for VP raceat 30% followed by Sen Bong2 Marcos at 24 % and Sen Peter Alan Cayetano at 21%.

How would R Duterte cursing the Pope affect the survey? Would it be unchanged? Or did he commit a big slip?

Can surveys be relied upon to indicate who would really win?

Defense of Presidentiable Rodrigo Duterte on alleged cursing by the former of the Pope

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Rizal Philippines
December 5, 2015

This is a rebuttal/comment on the alleged cussing by Candidate R Duterte of the Pope, the condemnation by Church Leader Soc Villegas  from FB account of E. Densing III December 2, 2015

And people do commit these sins. Even from our Pope down to the most ordinary catholic, we do commit wrongful acts (I will leave my church if they will tell me that there is a perfect person in this world!)
But the most important church teaching that I am practicing and teaching my children is the act of "forgiveness"!
The specific issue of "use of vulgarity as part of a sentence which mentioned the Pope" should be taken at the right context. I was there, I heard it. I never felt offended because I saw in Duterte's eyes that there was no intention to disrespect our Pope...period!
Be it as it may, Mayor Duterte has already issued a statement, that there was no intent to disrespect Pope Francis and the vulgarity was intended to our current system of government. Let's accept his words at face value.
Our church leaders should have been more understanding. While they condemned the unfortunate incident, it would have been more prudent and humbling if they issued a statement of "forgiveness" and just simply advise Mayor Duterte not to do it again (as the confession process goes).
Right now, our country's main problem is governance. While it is ideal that we elect a "clean and decent" national leader who has the personality to fight the status quo - corruption and criminality, it seems we may end up to have an imperfect one. If it takes this kind of a person to uplift the life of the poor, eradicate criminality, and curb corruption, then yes, I would want to have Mayor Duterte to be our President in 2016!
‪#‎duterte2016‬

CBCP hits Duterte’s cursing of Pope

MANILA, Dec. 1, 2015— The Catholic bishops’ leadership cried foul over presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte’s cursing of Pope Francis.

CBCPNEWS.COM