Could this be what Shakespeare calls “method in madness”?
Following the admission of Mike Arroyo, son of Gloria and Mike Aroyo, that he met with former House Speaker Jose de Venecia for the passage of the charter change resolution introduced by Camarines Sur Luis Villafuerte, here comes National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales Jr. and his bright idea of a “transition government.”
In a statement last week, Gonzales echoed the line of his principal, Gloria Arroyo, blaming “politics” for what we are now – “a nation of servants”, as told to our face by a Hongkong bastard.
Gonzales started with “Because of our dysfunctional politics, which is also the mother of corruption in government, many of our people are going hungry, our children are poorly educated, the poor do not have health and social securities, and the desperate are driven to crime or rebellion.”
Accurate description of the situation but not so accurate premise.
Then he followed it up with, “Philippine society’s problems are so grave that truly addressing them requires no less than its overhaul, which, in turn, requires fundamental reforms, particularly political reforms.”
“At the heart of the reforms,” he said, is “change of government system, which requires Charter change.”
Four years after the 2005 Venable fiasco that exposed him to have hired an American firm for $1 million to lobby with the U.S. Government to support the changing of the Philippine Constitution, Arroyo’s national security adviser is still in it.
“We need Charter change, but we will never get to doing it until we have a transition president who is willing to carry it out and call for a new election under a new political system afterwards.” Gonzales said, adding the transition period may take two to three years.
Gonzales was guest in Pia Hontiveros’s “Strictly Politics” in ANC last Tuesday to explain his “transition government” idea which Sen. Rodolfo Biazon said is a “formula for chaos” because that would mean Gloria Arroyo staying in power beyond 2010.
He said he is against convening Constituent Assembly because that would mean the present members of Congress would be the ones to write the new Charter. He said he is for calling for a Constitutional Convention. He also said the May 2010 elections should be held.
His answers to Pia’s questions made me more confused so I talked with him after the show (I’m editorial consultant of Strictly Politics).
He said he wants a shift to the parliamentary system of government because it’s more efficient, Unlike the presidential system where there are three centers of power – executive, legislative and juidiciary. “Masyadong maraming check. Hindi na makakilos, “ he said.
I asked him if the transition president he has in mind is Gloria Arroyo and he replied, “No.”
I asked why not, and Gonzales replied, “Because she cannot be elected anymore.”
Yet, Gonzales’ answers to some of my questions suggested that Arroyo is not planning to exit in 2010. He said, under his concept of “transition government”, Arroyo “can begin to think of herself as a transition president if the she is really thinking of planning for the next one.”
I said she has one year to do that. Gonzales said, “Kung ako si Presidente, I know that in 2010, there will be a next president. I should prepare my government to be transferred.”
I asked Gonzales, if they succeed in changing the form of government to parliamentary system, can Arroyo be the head of government? He said, “If she decides to run.”
Then he backtracked a little, “But that’s too far in the future.” Then came back with “ I think GMA can run if we become a parliament.”
Then, again he said, “But supposing we don’t become a parliament.”
I gave up.
Oh my! Pakapalan na talaga.
This is just sooo gobsmacking in the extreme.
Good heavens — will this corrupt bansot ever stop?
I thought there’s only one Gunggongzales.
I am tired of this issue. Hanggang ngayon wala pa ring solution. I am for Chacha for the reason that Visayan and Mindanao can manage its own affair as well as Luzon. Clear separation of power will make this country achieve maturity. In a family, if we all live together , we will be dependent upon each other with a control freak head. We could never think independently. mabuti pa mag kanya kanya basta walang away. This concept is the same as separation of power. Let the Visayan, Luzon and Mindanao do what they want to do according to its resources.
Walang mangyari sa atin if we keep believing that the current system will continue to work. Look folks, it has never worked and will never be. It’s a chronic incurable economic disease from a system failure that even a miracle from God will not help it. Changing the system may allow rooms for renegotiation, review of treaties and may attract foreign investors to employ our people.
Gloria cannot be head nor president. She has created many people so unhappy. It will be suicide if she will decide to stay. When powers are separated , Gloria will lose monopoly.
Gloria and them the greedy bunch, asked this gungongsalez no. 2 to float the idea for any positive reaction. Utos iyan ni Gloria. Naghahanap na ng masusuotan si pandak, kaya lahat ng butas tatangkain niya. Sumisikip na ang mundo niya/nila ngayon.
I just learned that ABS-CBN and DZMM broadcaster Anthony Taberna received a threat via text from Gen. John Martir’s group when he made comment on the latter’s AWOL and TNT status in the US. Despite all these violations plus a case filed with the Ombudsman by the wife of Col. Querubin, Martir managed to get promoted and went through smooth sailing at Senate CA courtesy of Enrile. It later turned out that Enrile’s son Rep. Jackie Enrile is a good friend of Martir. For reporting this on his TV/Radio program, Taberna received a threat.
I heard the interviews of this lapdog and it is so clear that the bitch will look into all the possibilities of prolonging her stay in power. Baka nga naman makalusot. The bitch uses all her dogs to confuse the people more while she is doing her underground work to make sure that she stays in power.
Bilib ka talaga sa pagka “siga” ni Martir!
Dont let not another Tsao call us a behive of disunity and chaos. We are unanimous of change. So, lets have it asap. There are many ways to kill a cat, con-ass may be one, con-con is another way. Civil war is a dream choice. For us losers, lets enjoy what they bring. Lets consolidate again and switch back to another democratic attack mode.
The constitution already have good provisions that is why i am against chacha,our presidents did not use the charter effeciently.
correction not presidents but goverment officials and lawmakers.
I think Norberto Gonzalez was just testing the water. He was acting on behalf of Malacanang to get people’s reaction. Anyone from Malacanang just cannot be trusted.
Ayaw na talagang bitawan ni Gloria Arroyo ang Malacanang! Sa tulong ng mga tiwaling heneral ng AFP at PNP, takot ang lahat na kumilos laban sa rehimeng kurakot.
Bayan, hanggang kailan ba tayo magpapaapi???
Mga GungGong talga, di baleng magmukhang tanga… alam nman nilang hindi lulusot eh… hihirit pa…
hindi talga nila makukuha term extension sa “Santong dasalan”… problema, baka kunin sa “Santong Paspasan”… desperado eh…
kung ipush ng mga tongressmen ang cha-cha.., syempre magkaka-rally… hanggang san aabot at gano kalaki ang rally? mapapaalis ba si gloria ng rally? sympre hindi… pano kung may sumabog na bomba sa rally? pwde na bang magkaron ng state of emergency?
pano nman, during that rally, sadyaing patakasin yung mga nakakulong na military… at palabasing may rebelyon, dito pwde na bang mag martial law or state of emergency?
ayos ang term extension!
Kung walang kikilos laban kay Gloria, magkakaroon ng cha-cha. Period.
Kaya nilang gawin yan. They have all the means, they have the power, they control the numbers.
Sabihin ninyo, takot din sila. Hinihintay nila kung hanggang saan kayang lumaban ng tao. Inaalam nila ang kakayahang bumuo ng puersa ng kalaban nila.
Nagbibilang sila ng ulo! Naniniguro.
Kahit kongreso hindi nila mapagtiwalaan, kaya bago ang actual na con-ass, nagpalipad muna ng resolusyon si Villafuerte para mabilang ang ulo ng mga papabor o kokontra.
Mabuti na lang, yung kapwa nila swapang, ayaw magpahalata. Either nagpapataas ng presyo, o nakikiramdam sa constituents nila. Ano’ng silbi ng bagong form of government sa kanya kung hindi naman siya mananalo sa eleksiyon? Ang lagay e ang makikinabang yung kalaban niya sa distrito?
MANILA, Philippines – The new director of the Manila Police District (MPD) was the personal choice of President Macapagal-Arroyo.
This information was relayed to the Inquirer by a reliable police source following reports that the city council, members of the MPD and even Mayor Alfredo Lim were opposed to the appointment of Chief Supt. Rodolfo Magtibay.
Magtibay, former deputy chief for administration of the Police Regional Office IV-A, will be designated as MPD officer in charge in a turnover ceremony to be held at the MPD headquarters today.
…..Of course you know the reason why. The Evil Bitch needs a loyal dog at MPD to stop future rallies in Manila.
I am so sick of this country’s manana habit. let’s rock and roll 🙂
ang alam ko may kasabihan tayo ” na pag nagigipit sa patalim kumakapit” grabe ang mga nasa pwesto at hindi na bumitiw sa patalim na kapit. Hindi ang pag amienda ng batas ang solution sa mga nangyayari sa atin. Ang dapat baguhin ang pamahalaan arroyo. Ang dapat palitan yung mga nasa pwesto. kaya sa dadating na election. wag nyo na iboto ang mga nasa pwesto. Isa pang kasabihan ” ang mag nanakaw daw galit sa kapwa mag nanakaw” Si gloria magnanakaw kaya tapos sya sa palalit na magnanakaw din:)
correction: Si gloria magnanakaw kaya tapos sya sa palalit na magnanakaw din:)
si gloria magnanakaw kaya takot sya sa papalit na magnanakaw din:)
then let’s vote father panlillo!
What do you think about Panlilio-Velarde team?
BE,
Nothing against Among Ed Panlilio, but the ones pushing his candidacy are the remnants of Edsa Dos. the self-righteos people who never admitted their mistakes, but were responsible for overthrowing the duly elected President then installing this crook in the person of the Evil Bitch!!!
Andres, notice that the groups in Edsa Two were basically the same as in Edsa One.
I don’t know if it’s true…but there’s rumor going on that some groups (DILG Puno) are working on Noli-Jinggoy team in 2010.
Let me post a blogger comment from my blog,
Kanaway
March 27, 2009 at 5:34 am
Archbishop Oscar Cruz is not inclined to endorse Panlilio since the governor has more problems than he is able to solve even as governor. If Cruz were to be believed, no mayors in the whole province of Pampanga saved for one and not one from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan or Provincial Board do stand by what Panlilio believes in. In other words, if the good priest cannot as much as even command respect, how can he expect to command respect from a larger whole – society writ large? Fact is, not few from the clergy have opposed views on what Panlilio is doing in either capacity – priest or governor.
While indeed, organized groups to include the leftist party list have expressed support for Panlilio, Rep. Hontiveros would want exactly that more than mere lip service, Panlilio lays down his clear national agenda and provides answers to major policy issues or concerns as early as now. If that is not about ready, chances are, Panlilio is wishing for the moon. In fact, a recall petition with the COMELEC is in the offing, frustrated only now by lack of material time and money to conduct recall elections.
This is classic case of media feeding frenzy – not knowing exactly what it is to feed to the universal viewership. With grave doubts as to his competence to lead the Province of Pampanga to where he wants to take its future, what is it really that can make Panlilio click with the entire Filipino populace? First of all, as soon as he leaves Pampanga, Rep. Mikey Arroyo shall be able to get the gubernatorial seat unless Panlilio made the path more difficult for his more prospective successor.
The Churches involvement in government and politics should be limited to their pulpits and church property. I do not believe the Catholic Church should take away the indiviual freedom of their members when it comes to affairs of the government. It is the Chruches responsiblity to teach its people the doctrine of the Church. It should not be the churches right to dictate how the people of the Church will cast their private ballots in elections and punish them if they discover they did not vote the way the church ordered.
If Panlilio is really serious he must disrobe his priesthood.Catholic Church endorses and pushes for a democratic form of government around the world, but their own internal form of government is not democratic. The Pope has absolute authority. The priest must do what their local Bishop orders them to do and have no recourse if they do not like the rulings of the Bishop. No one can remove a Pope from power, yet in the Philippines the Catholic Church believes it has the right to take to the streets to remove and elected President by means that go contrary to the Constitution of the Philippines.
The Church’s (Catholic Church) involvement in politics and state affairs have been going on for centuries. Worse, she was in cahoots with world criminals like Hitler and the Nazis.
Even today, Vatican is allied with the Italian Mafia. In the Philippines, the late Cardinal Sin acted as if he was the Pope of the country. He participated actively in the ouster of two duly elected Presidents and supported the illegal evil one who’s still in power today. Sorry to the Catholics…if I get the chance I may spit at his grave when I pass by it.
BE,
Grabe ang galit mo kay Cardinal Sin ha! But I don’t blame you, he is responsible for the ouster of the duly elected presidents and in a way that is going against the voice of God. Kaya pala kinakarma na tayo eh! Don’t forget about Soc Villegas, he was the one making the moves in Edsa Dos, since Sin was already sinile. Leaders of the catholic church did not bother to go against Sin, hence they are just as guilty.
BE,
Please! Don’t even think about a Noli-Jinggoy team! That will be disastrous! I feel like throwing up! Haha!
Suck Villegas was Sin’s closest adviser. But now, he’s openly critical of this Arroyo government. Why? Well, it’s in anticipation of the next administration presumably coming from the opposition assuming there’s no rampant election cheating. People don’t forget Villegas’ role in kidnapping witness Simon Ong out the the Seminary during that Garci tape scandal. Villegas sucks!
Andy, Noli-Jinggoy team is being floated by DILG Sec. Puno who’s very close to the Estrada family. I’m sure Erap will not allow that. If it ever happens, I’ll forget being his supporter.
BE,
Ewan ko basta i don’t like Jinggoy, he is one of the weaknesses in Erap’s family, so arrogant, so selfish! From what I know he is a chronic gambler.
If I were Erap, I would rather support a young guy who has idealism, like Chiz Escudero, rather than his son Jinggoy.
I prefer JV Ejercito than Jinggoy. JV is more decent and polite. He listens to Erap. Actually, Erap loves JV more than Jinggoy but Erap doesn’t want to show it in public. When Erap asked JV not to run for the Senate so that Jinggoy could run, JV readily obeyed but he cried. There’s always a black sheep in the family and Jinggoy is one. But between Jinggoy and Jude, Jude is worse. Jude was reported to be taking drugs too. Not only that, Jude’s gender was even questionable.
Ewan ko ba dyan kay Erap bakit masyado siya bilib kay Jinggoy. Sayang si JV, who is more patriotic i think.
Kung ako sa kanya I will just support Chiz!
Noli-Jinggoy … paleho wala alam. Blanko tak-u. Big Jok-Jok yan.
Roxas-Lacson or Lacson-Roxas .. puwedeng-puwede na. Boto ako.
Eto ang matindi:
-Mike-Arroyo (Pres)
-Ben Abalos (Vice Pres)
Senators:
-Ermita
-Reyes
-Esperon
-Ebdane
-Mendoza
-Garcia
-dela Paz
-Razon
-Lomibao
-Senga
-Mikey A,
-Romualdez
May itatapat ba kayo?
Here’s the partial list of Erap Senatorial team:
1. Adel Tamano
2. Koko Pimentel
3. Ted Failon
4. Grace Poe
5. Gina De Venecia (if Joey runs in Congress)
6. Serge Osmena
7. Juan Ponce Enrile
8. Jojo Binay (if he doesn’t run for President or Vice)
9. Ted Casino
10. Satur Ocampo
11. Rolex Suplico (if he doesn’t run as Governor)
12. Gen. Danny Lim (if he decides to run)
Plan A: Chacha,
Plan B: gutumin at paghirapin lalo ang mga pinoy para makopo ang election,
Plan C: style Marcos gulo kuno tapos bagsak ang Martial Law
kaibigang juan tamad…ang bigat pala ng line-up ng malacanang mafia at arroyo corrupt-poration…sure winner!
subok sa kakayahan – magagaling at mahaba ang experience…sa pagnanakaw, pagsisinungaling, pangungurakot at pagtatakip ng katotohanan.
may prinsipyo at paninindigan – matibay ang prinsipyo sa pagnanakaw, pagsisinungaling, pangungurakot at pagtatakip ng katotohanan. may paninindigan na protektahan at alagaan ang mga kasapi ng malacanang mafia at arroyo corrupt-poration.
may long term vision at may malinaw na plano para sa bayan –
nakalatag na ang plano bago pa man umupo sa puwesto at isusulong ang tunay na plano para sa bayan-ang magnakaw, magsinungaling, mangurakot at magtakip ng katotohanan.
long term vision para sa bayan na maging isang bansa katulad ng zimbabwe, somalia, venezuela, cuba.
may takot sa diyos – konting trabaho mahilig sa photo-ops ng mga social responsiblity, public service at pagtulong sa simbahan at charity institution sa kabila ng lantarang pagnanakaw, pagsisinungaling, pangungurakot at pagtatakip ng katotohanan.
matuwid at balanse ang hustisya – marahil ang tamang magpapatotoo ay sina teehankee jr, ninoy killers, manalili, jalosjos and etc.
ang campaign slogan nila… LAHAT AMIN, ANG PILIPINAS AY SA AMIN o kaya GO! GO! GO! GREEDY PARTY
samahan mo pa ng incorruptible???? Lower House at ng circus Senate…at mga govt official na gaya ni pichay, singson, sotto, mike defensor…wala na kong masabi.
nagsisimula na ko mag-impake at follow-up immigration status just in case di pa rin maging matalino ang masang pilipino sa 2010 (kung meron mang elrksiyon)
sa ngayon…with all their resources and experience in organized and massive cheating ay posible ang malacanang mafia at arroyo corrupt-poration tiket.
iwatcher,
Tama ka, wala na sigurong mas garapal at mas swapang pa sa mga Arroyo. Ngayon nagrereact sila sa mga nagsasabing dapat sila ay kasama sa World’s Greediest Persons!
Hindi pa sobra na ang swapang nila? Mula ng maupo sa Palasyo, lahat ng transaksyon ay hawak ni Mike at Mikey Arroyo! Lahat ng malalaking kumpanya tulad ng Petron at Meralco ay malaki na ang prosiyento ng pag-aari nila!
BE
medyo mapagkakatiwalaan ang senatorial line-up ni erap,sana nga lamang ay united oposition talaga at wala ang faction ni villar, ni roxas, ni escudero, ni legarda at ni lacson.
united oposition against the greedy party of malacanang mafia at arroyo corrupt-poration.
opinyon ko lang naman…
grace poe-siguro magsimula muna sa lower position hindi pa sapat ang kakayahan bilang mambabatas
gina de venecia or joey de venecia-huwag na siguro mas may iba pang karapat-dapat at knowing de venecias clan may konting duda ang masang pilipino.
JPE-siguro tama na ang mag retire na cya sa pulitika bagaman mag nagagawa sa senado ay personal business and political power lang ang habol bilang senador.
serge osmena-with his health problem, siguro huwag na muna mas epektibo siya bilang campaign manager or political adviser ng united oposition.
mayor jojo binay – he is more of a administrator than a lawmaker, siguro magparaya muna sa ibang bagong lider.
the rest of senatorial tiket ay maaasahan ng pilipino, may kaniya-kaniyang leadership style, matatalino, may paninindigan…sabi nga panalo tayo.
maging matalino sa 2010, at igiit ang malinis at makatotohanang eleksiyon sa 2010.
maging mapatmatyag sa mga kilos ng malacanang mafia at arroyo corrupt-poration, hanggang nandiyan si norberto gonzales, ronnie puno, ed ermita and loyal afp and pnp generals mahirap magtiwala..they are EVIL, TRULY EVIL.
Lahat ng generals ng AFP at PNP ay binusog ni Arroyo! Kaya na wala na lalo ang rispeto ko sa mga pulis at militar. Sila ang nagtatakip sa mga kasalanan ng mga Arroyo!
iwatcher, very good points you raised. Grace Poe might be inexperienced but she represents the symbol of the masa just like FPJ. She’s smarter than Lito Lapid and Bong Revilla anyway. Gina de Venecia is very intelligent. She’s well respected not only by the movie industry but the society as well. She and Joey could choose between Congress and Senate. JDV seems to be retiring. JPE has committed to support Erap’s team and if he runs again in the Senate, naturally he will be in Erap’s team. Yes, Jojo Binay is a better administrator. But remember he’s a lawyer. Among the current senators many of whom are idiots, Binay would perform better than them. Serge Osmena’s health is a problem; but so are many politicians. Serge is a very good lawmaker and political strategist.
Grace Poe might be inexperienced but she represents the symbol of the masa just like FPJ. She’s smarter than Lito Lapid and Bong Revilla anyway.
ive seen her interview in one tv program and definitely shes smarter than lito lapid and bong revilla- credible at may pusong magsilbi para sa bayan, sabi nga totoong tao walang balatkayo..
my point is umiwas na tayo sa mga hunyango at doble karang politico..nandiyan ang cayetano alan peter at pia na nakakadismaya laging playing safe pero ang turing sa sarili ay opposition.
nandiyan si joker arroyo na malaking insulto ang mga aksiyon, kilos, pananaw at opinyon pabor sa malacanang mafia at arroyo corrupt-poration…nalinlang ang masa, pag bad ka! kakampi ka niya!
si lito lapid na alam naman ng masa kung paano nilinlang ang mga kapampangan at gusto pa pati makati ay maging gatasan niya.
si bong revilla na…yun na yun.
si jamby madrigal pro women at pro-poor advocate sana pero kulang talaga sa experience as a legislator.
dami pa sa senado animoy mga clowns at nasa circus, by 2010 election sana mga kuwalipikadong legislator at real public servants ang magwagi.
da best pa rin ang winning tiket ni kaibigang juan tamad, at pag nangyari yun malaking bahagdan ng middle at working class filipinos ang magpapasyang mangibang-bayan for good dahil pag nangyari ‘yon wala na talagang pag-asa ang ating bansa.
maidagdag ko lang ang senatorial ambition ni sec. angie reyes-lpg shortages at wrong policy sa alternative energy at pro-cartel or abogado yata ng big three.
si sec. art yap the man behind the rice importation and rice crisis na talaga namang lalong naghirap ang buhay ng mga magsasaka.
si pagcor chairman “kuya efren” genuino with his ambitious pagcor city making the philippines the gambling capital of SE asia.and with pagcor funds always readily available for glorias special ops and social fund kuno?
and nandiyan pa rin si lito atienza na atat na ata pa ring maging senador.
si mike defensor, pichay, at ralph recto na susubukan uli ang kanilang kapalaran sa senado.
nakakatakot mga background nila…talagang pahirap sa bayan kaya sana maging matalino na si juan dela cruz sa 2010 at sana totoong may eleksiyon.
Kaibigang iwatcher, mas matindi pa ang mga advisers nila. Siyempre sino pa kundi sina Fidel Ramos at Glorya Arroyo.
Comes 2010, it’s the financial resources and political machinery that would count. And this evil Arroyo administration has all of the above.
Due to the Bitch’s being unpopular and evil, very few would like to be identified with her. Those who are serious in running to win would keep distance from her. Only those who want to benefit from her money even if they win would allow themselves to be her candidates.
Comes 2010, it’s the financial resources and political machinery that would count. And this evil Arroyo administration has all of the above.
Due to the Bitch’s being unpopular and evil, very few would like to be identified with her. Those who are serious in running to win would keep distance from her. Only those who want to benefit from her money even if they don’t win would allow themselves to be her candidates.
Sorry for the double posting. Regarding Jamby, she’s a true opposition but is reported to be anti-poor and media. Grace Poe can be a good politician. If Loi Estrada was able to complete her term as Senator, much more Grace. Among the Arroyo cabinet members, I think DSWD Sec. Cabal and DND Sec. Teodoro are more decent. Lito Atienza might be running for Manila Mayor again especially now that Fred Lim has differences with Erap.
Dapat si Fidel Ramos ay usigin at ikulong din! siya ang pinaka kurakot na presidente sunod kay Gloria!