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Showing posts with label Yahoo news. Show all posts

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Nothing wrong with political dynasties? Look at Art II Sec 26 of 1987 Constitution

Social and political criticisms

From yahoo news

Is nothing wrong with political dysnasties?

I thought it was  the intention of the l987 constitution to end the perpetuation of power in one person or one family.  I could be wrong.   Hence the limited term of office, and only 3 consecutive reelection.

However, political dynasties are the norm rather than the exception.

What do you think?  Is nothing wrong with political dynasties?  Is the PHIL govt a democratic institution or monarchial...

Is it all in the family?

Look at Sec 26, Article II of the Constitution which prohibits political dynasties ???!
(What is the alibi again, no enabling law?  How many years since l987 have passed? No one would be a leader enough to pass an enabling law?  Or is it enough that every one what the Sec says?)

Is Pacquiao building his own political dynasty

Change of heart by senators; can not afford lose votes?

Social and political criticisms

From yahoo news

The senators, including the author of the Anticybercrime law of 2012, seem to have flipflopped.  They plan to amend the law, including the offensive libel insertion. The opposition to the law, both local and international seems to be overwhelming.

Sen Marcos said that free speech must be upheld;  Sen Escudero said that the libel clause was a mistake. He said that the committee version he signed did not contain the libel provision (There was really insertion which Sen Sotto denies?)

Sen Pia Cayetano said she did not object to the libel provision when it was brought on the floor.  The solons were pre occupied with impeachment proceedings (the impeached CJ must be laughing at his tormentors for such a work?)

Many think that it was a case of retarded if not sloppy lawmaking.

Only Sen Guingona voted vs the said law. Majority guilty

Voters take note.   Senators who voted for RA 10175.   That is judgement day for senators.  The Prez is guilty too?! This is a grave oversight, if that how they are now beating a hasty exit/alibi

Friday, September 21, 2012

MVP to move business operations back to HK?

Social and political criticisms

From Yahoo News on MVPs plan to repatriate business to HK

Business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, chair of various mega business in the Philippines:   TV 5, PLDT, etc planned to move his business operations back to HK.  His name was dragged into the backdoor negotiation with China on territory dispute.  He was allleged to be urging Sec. del Rosario to be pushing for anti China position.

The Senator said  MVP was said to be going to profit from this stand being the Philex chairman.  Philex won the contract to explore the disputed territory.

What would be effect of this plan of MVP?

Is he serious? Will he push through with this plan?

Why did he withdraw his support all ready to Ateneo (where he used to sit as its Chair)?

Will our politics continue to be his virulent?  When will our public officials be mature and positive?

House Leader appeals to MVP not to move operations to HK

Backdoor; Pangilinan, Trillanes, MVP