Independent presidential candidate Ma. Ana Consuelo “Jamby” Madrigal said Tuesday she will leave the country if Nacionalista Party presidential candidate Manuel “Manny” Villar wins. “If…
Making life worth living.
Year: 2010
Click to this link for the decision: http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/jurisprudence/2010/march2010/191002.htm
With breaking News from ABS-CBN online:
The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo a go signal to appoint the replacement of retiring Chief Justice Reynato Puno.
A radio dzMM report said that SC magistrates ruled that President Arroyo can appoint any vacant positions in the judiciary until her term ends in June 30. The decision came after an hour of closed door deliberations by the Court en banc.
The voting:
Nine justices said ‘yes” (Roberto Abad, Lucas Bersamin,Arturo Brion, Teresita De Castro,Mariano Del Castillo, Jose Mendoza, ,Diosdado Peralta, Jose Perez,and Martin Villarama Jr,)
One dissented (Conchita J Carpio-Morales);
Three inhibited (Chief Justice Reynato Puno, Antonio Carpio, Renato Corona);
Two said case is premature as there is no justiciable controversy (Presbitero Velasco and Antonio Eduardo Nachura).
The justices also ordered the Judicial Bar and Council to submit to President Arroyo its shortlist of possible nominees for Chief Justice. Puno, the incumbent Chief Justice, is retiring on May 17.
In a way, I’m glad that deviation from the original composition in the singing of the Philippine national anthem is causing controversy.
That means that people still care very much about our national anthem, which is one of our patriotic symbols.
The latest in the “Lupang Hinirang” controversy is the version of much- admired Arnel Pineda (of the international band “The Journey”) sang last Sunday at the Pacquiao-Clottey fight at the Dallas Cowboys stadium in Texas.
I only caught up with Arnel’s performance in Monday’s evening news reports (I don’t watch boxing fights) but here’s the comment of the musically-inclined journalist Inday Espina-Varona in her Facebook wall: “The first two notes of Arnel’s Lupang Hinirang had us betting he wouldn’t hit the high notes. He was fine with the first high notes, sang the anthem straight and pure, and then he had to do the runs… ayan, sablay.”
Masyado namang OA si Kris Aquino noong linggo sa kanilang show ni Boy Abunda na “The Buzz”.
Anong problema niya? Na binabatikos siya?
Hindi naman siya bata na hindi niya alam kung gaano ka-brutal ang pulitika. Hindi naman siya pinilit para sumali sa kampanya ng kapatid niya. Kagustuhan niya yun.
At bakit siya mag-iiyak sa batikos ng ibang tao. Siya mismo sinasabi niya na maraming nagmamahal sa kanya. Sabi niya ‘yan ang sigaw ng mga tao sa Iloilo at sa Zamboanga kung saan sumama siya sa kampanya ng kanyang kapatid. Kasama rin yata ang kanyang asawang basketbolista na si James Yap at ang kanyang anak, si Baby James.
Notice from Ging Deles:
It is with deep sorrow and pain that I am informing everyone that our very dear Emy Boncodin passed away this afternoon at 1:00 PM at the National Kidney Institute, QC. She had a cardiac arrest after she went into a semi-coma while being prepped for dialysis.
She is survived by her mother and her sister Adel. I learned from Adel that she had been growing weak in the last months. Emy never let on to us her worsening condition, however, as she continued with her meetings and work on her projects.
She was an outstanding public servant, always did her work quietly, always straightforward and truthful about the state of governance. She went as quietly as she had served with dedication, diligence, and amazing competence.
We are awaiting word regarding arrangements for her remains and will let you know.
In deep sorrow and prayers for our friend and colleague,
Ging
Boncodin and Deles are two the Hyatt 10, a group of cabinet members of Gloria Arroyo who resigned from their posts in June 2005 following the expose of the “Hello Garci” tapes where Arroyo was heard directing the manipulation of of the 2004 election results in her favor.
From Malaya:
$4.3M of $25.3M left to answer for poll automation failure
The Commission on Elections has allowed Smartmatic, the holder of the P11.3 billion election automation contract, to reduce its bank credit line from $25.3 million to $21 million, leaving only $4.3 million to answer for any failure of the contractor to successfully carry out the project.
Comelec’s accommodation was among recent developments that have raised fears that automated elections would end up a failure.
First, Smartmatic has lost its original partner, the local company Total Information Management Corp., in the consortium. Second, it has lost the Aboitiz-owned logistics company 2Go as distributor of the precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines to 70,000 precincts nationwide.
The decision to “remove, cancel or extinguish the credit line” given by the Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corp. Manila was reached by Comelec in a meeting on January 20.
Comelec, a no show in Pampanga citizens journalism training.
Bishop Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David underscored the importance of being armed with correct information as the nation goes to the polls on May 10 to select their next set of national and local leaders in a seminar-workshop on citizen journalism held at the Holy Angel University in Angeles City.
Bishop Ambo said, “Truth will set us free but first, truth will make us miserable.” .
One of those “miserable” truths is that patronage politics still dominates in elections. Inquirer correspondent Tonette Orejas’ presentation of the personalities that dominate Pampanga said it best: the unelected president Gloria Arroyo, Sen. Lito Lapid, Lilia Pineda, who was recently declared by the Comelec as winner of the 2007 gubernatorial race nullifying the “miracle” victory of Fr. Ed Panlilio.
Panlilio has brought the issue to the Supreme Court.
by Chris Mannix
Inside Boxing
Freddie Roach is not one of them. It’s true, Pacquiao’s astute trainer has had to be accommodating toward his No. 1 fighter. He’s had to rush to the Philippines just to track down his star pupil and has had to be tolerant of the human barnacles that attach themselves to Pacquiao and sponge his time, energy and, of course, money.
But Roach is keenly aware that one of his responsibilities as Pacquiao’s boxing guide is to say no. No to the late-night karaoke sessions that sap Pacquiao’s energy during training camp. No to the idea that the bulk of camp should be held in the Philippines, where Pacquiao is part Springsteen, part Obama and more popular than both. No to a fight with junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman, because a 5-foot-11, 154-pound opponent is just a little too large for comfort.
But Roach’s most important rejection is the one he has yet to give. No, Roach will soon say to Pacquiao. No, you should fight no more.
By Pablo A. Tariman
Many things are musically intriguing about French pianist Dana Ciocarlie who will make her Philippine debut in Cebu City’s Fernan Hall on March 16(Tuesday) and at the Philamlife Theater on March 19 (Friday).
The American Music Guide describes her thus: “”Dana Ciocarlie is a whirlwind. She has you burn technique, her instinctive musical imagination makes every piece an exciting experience.”
A French publication extols her in such enchanting terms: “”Dana has Ciocarlie of fire, biting everything in a game very clear and precise. Close to the instrument, she touches immediately by a game inspired, warm and masterly.”
In Manila, she figures in an all-Chopin recital as one of the highlights of the Chopin Manille 2010 Bicentennaire. She observed Chopin’s birthday in France by playing on a historical Pleyel piano identified with the Polish composer. In Manila, she plays on a brand new Bosendorfer identified with the singing tone of Placido Domingo. In Manila, she figures in an all-Chopin recital as one of the highlights of the Chopin Manille 2010 Bicentennaire. She observed Chopin’s birthday in France by playing on a historical Pleyel piano identified with the Polish composer. In Manila, she plays on a brand new Bosendorfer identified with the singing tone of Placido Domingo.
Gusto ko narin sana maniwala na siguradong magiging maayos ang eleksyon sa Mayo. Ngunit hindi ko maa-aring lokohin ang sarili ko kasi marami pa rin talagang mga isyu na hindi nasasagot at meron pa mga bago ngayon na sumusulpot.
Sinabi niya sa Cebu noong Biyernes na gusto raw niya mangyari na ang isang “free and fair” na eleksyun sa mayo ang kanyang magiging pamana sa taumbayan.
“Free and fair”. Malaya at balansyado para sa lahat. Mabuti lang hindi siya gumamit ng salitang “honest.” Baka tamaan siya ng kidlat.
Ang pinakamalaking kasalanan ni Arroyo sa mamamayang Pilipino ay ang pagsira ng mga institusyon pangdemokratiko katulad ng Commission on Election. Marami pa siyang sinira katulad ng Kongreso, military, Department of Foreign Affairs, burukrasya, korte. Lahat na yata, sinira na niya.