Government of the Philippines: Government of Greed?

The recent development on the testimony of Jun Lozada makes the Filipino think what is happening to the entire political system of the Philippines. It seems we are going back to the regime of the late Ferdinand Marcos. We never learned our lessons from the past. We allow these government officials to amaze wealth thru illegal acts.

From the testimony of Lozada, the kickbacks is normal in the procurement system of the government. Moderation of GREED. This should be thought in schools. What is greed? It seems that the word ETHICAL, LEGAL, FAIR, HONESTY,JUST are not in the vocabulary of our government officials. I think we have to teach them the basics. Send them to a bible study. Let them undergo a refresher course on good governance and ethics. Or maybe let them see a priest and ask for guidance.

For cabinet officials. think, think about the future of the filipino people. Reform now. Instead of thinking on how to get millions of kickbacks from government projects, just think of the millions of filipinos who are jobless, who are homeless, who cant afford to eat at least 3 times a day.

This is a call for everyone in the government.... the timeis now!

New House Speaker: Coup de etat in the House

The House of Representatives of the Philippines have installed a new speaker. The positions in the congress is really a numbers game. It does not matter who is a better servant but it matters who have the numbers.

For more information and updates:

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/79267/Mindanao-lawmaker-Nograles-is-new-Speaker

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080205-116846/De_Venecia_ousted,_Nograles_is_Speaker

This is philippine politics.

The ZTE Deal and Other Scam Deals: The Philippines setting

When can we end up this story on the ZTE scandal. Its been month now but still there is no final conclusion on the issue. Who are the people that should be held responsible for this contract which is considered onerous.

The senate is more concerned on politicking. I hope they will not use that for their own benefits. They should think what they could give to the filipino people. Public service.

Why is it that they could not get Secretary Neri and his unofficial adviser on the contract. It seems that the senate is powerless. Where is the checks and balance between the three branches of our government.

No doubt, the Philippines is still one of the most corrupt countries in the world. The authorities are only after the small ones, where are the big fishes? Like Bolante, Abalos, First Gentleman, Neri, Tesda Director? and others....