This might be a little late for this topic. As much as possible though, I don’t want to make another political blog.
What do you know? La Gloria is back. And that infamous “hello Garci” is circulating again in social media. For those of you who aren’t aware of it, Wiki has this to say: “The scandal involved former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who allegedly rigged the 2004 national election in her favor. The official results of that election gave Arroyo and Noli de Castro the presidency and vice-presidency, respectively. Hundreds of national and local positions were also contested during this election. The scandal and crisis began in June 2005 when audio recordings of a phone call conversation between President Arroyo and then Election Commissioner Virgilio Garcillano, allegedly talking about the rigging of the 2004 national election results, were released to the public”
And now after majority votes in the house, she was appointed as House Speaker replacing Alvarez who has become quite arrogant and acted like his lord and protector. And those we call “balimbing” politicians are rapidly jumping ship. Filipinos never learn from the lessons of the past. Those politicians are only after their own welfare. The higher-ups continue to recycle every crook in the government. Committing plunder, rampant corruption and yet they only get to be transferred in another post. This is really so sad and frustrating. When will this end?
And then there is this event where La Gloria visited one of the flooded provinces in Luzon. And there was this politician who was so grateful to her for visiting the place and giving relief goods. Haha, I laughed. As if it is the initiative of the former to do it. Those goods are from DSWD and it’s the people’s money. Why don’t you give tribute where it is due? One doesn’t have to make “sipsip” to help.
The Philippines is already at the lowest of the low, economy is getting worse every day and still rampant killings are being done.
My poor country, BANGON NA. Wake up people. It’s time to make a stand.
The politics in your country always seems to be overshadowed by corruption. Surely there must be one trustworthy candidate who can appeal to the people?
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh my, but the present administration, most if not all of his appointees are corrupt Pete.
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So sorry to read this, Arlene
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Pathetic isn’t it?
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It is
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Sad! I’m afraid corruption in politics is a worldwide problem!
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I do think it is but it is worse here in our country.
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I agree! I sure hope it gets better soon!
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As long as those who are in power now are still there, no change will come.
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Same here, but I think/hope that eventually the system corrects itself! That’s what my husband says!
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We’re hoping and praying for it.
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It’s all the killings sanctioned by the president that grieve me the most.
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It is really sad isn’t it?
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Horrifying in a democracy.
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True!
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I really hope more Filipinos become more aware of how the government’s been making a fool out of them. We deserve better leaders. This is just really frustrating because it always feels like there’s not much we can do about it.
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Nakakainis na talaga ano?
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