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Ombudsman clears Comelec.So, what’s new?

Published by Ellen on October 3, 2006

(Following is the story of Peter Tabingco of Malaya on the Ombudsman’s clearing of the Commission on Election on the P1.3 billion computer scam. Last July 4,(click here) Malaya came out with are report that there was a June 28, 2005 report recommending indictment of all the Comelec officials involved inthe anomaly including Chairman Benjamin Abalos.The Ombudsman later came out with a decision to put all the blame on Commissioner Borra, an incredulous decision. Now, they reversed themselves and cleared all.

(We are not surprised that Ombudsman had to clear Abalos. He has to be rewarded for his role in making Gloria Arroyo the winner of the 2004 elections even if she was not elected by the people. Payback continues….)

THE Office of the Ombudsman yesterday dismissed all criminal and administrative charges against officials of the Commission on Elections, executives of the Mega Pacific eSolutions Inc. (MPeI) and technical experts from the Department of Science and Technology in connection with the P1.3 billion poll automation deal nullified by the Supreme Court in 2004.

Tickled Pink

Published by Ellen on October 3, 2006

I Can Serve Foundation, an organization of cancer survivors, is holding “Tickled Pink”, a different kind of bazaar, on October 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 10pm at The Loft in Rockwell.

Featured are a few, select vendors of fashion items and home accessories from exporters who rarely sell or display their merchandise in the local market .Other vendors are introducing their products for the first time.

Delight in Bettina Osmeña’s costume jewelry creations exported to the U.S., Paris, Spain,Belgium, Greece and Russia. Or with Avatar’s jewelry available in Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s in the U.S.

Inutil

Published by Ellen on October 3, 2006

Anim na araw makalipas ang pananalasa ng “Milenyo” wala pa rin kaming kuryente sa Iris st., Moonwalk, Las Piñas, Metro Manila.

Dito nakikita ang pagka-inutil ng pamahalaan sa pagbigay na malahagang serbisyo sa mamamayan.

Ang isa ring inutil sa serbisyo ay itong Meralco.

Isolated

Published by Ellen on October 2, 2006

Five days after “Milenyo” struck,which is not even a supertyphoon, our home is still without electricity. I’m posting from an internet cafe in a subdivision next to us, which was one of the fortunate few to have their electricity restored yesterday.

I’m sorry for not being able to interact with you the past days. Thank you for visiting this site even if I myself has been unable to.

“Milenyo” showed how inutile this government when it comes to basic services. Gloria kept on barking “do this, do that” Nobody listens to her. No electricity, no water. This government is unprepared to deal with “disasters”.

No bail for Bolante

Published by Ellen on September 28, 2006

Yesterday (Sept. 27, 2006) the US district Court in Wisconsin held a hearing on the petition of former Agriculture Undersecretary Jocelyn “Jocjoc” Bolante for bail. Strange, his lawyers mentioned a suspected quid pro quo for the acquittal of US servicemen suspected of raping a Filipina , known in media as “Nicole” in Subic.

Anyway, the court denied Bolante’s bail petition.

Here’s ABS-CBN’s report:

US immigration officials denied the petition for the temporary release of former agriculture undersecretary Jocelyn “Joc-joc” Bolante, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau reported Wednesday.

Bastusan Republic

Published by Ellen on September 28, 2006

(Isinumite ko itong column sa Abante ng umaga. Nang hapon na confirm ang promosyon ni Esperon hindi lang sa pagka three- star general. Pati na rin sa pagka four-star. Express ang nangyari.Ganyan ang buhay dito sa Enchanted Kingdom ni Gloria Arroyo.) esperon confirmation.jpg

Itong title ay galing kay Anna, isang Filipina na naninirahan sa Brussels.

Galit na galit si Anna sa bastusan na ginawa ni Gloria Arroyo sa pag-promote kay AFP Chief of Staff Hermogenes Esperon sa ranggong four-star general kahit hindi pa naku-confirm ang kanyang promotion sa pagka-three star general.

McLuhan forum in Cebu

Published by Ellen on September 27, 2006

Pictures of the McLuhan forum on “Challenges of New Media in Governance” held at the Marcelo Fernan Press Center in Cebu last Sept. 20, 2006.…

A wanton disregard for press freedom

Published by Ellen on September 27, 2006

The following statement was drafted by the National Union of Journalist in the Philippines after a forum on libel conducted by Atty. Theodore O. Te last week.

As NUJP said, “This statement is to protest the use of the libel law to stop critical reports and commentaries and to fight for the right of every Filipino to seek and receive information and ideas on matters of public interest, which are at the very core of the concept of a democratic society.”

The statement:

Esperon’s promotion disregards process: Biazon

Published by Ellen on September 26, 2006

Statement of Senator Rodolfo G Biazon, chair of the Senate Committee on national defense and security, on the promotion of AFP Chief Hermogenes Esperon without going through the process of confirmation by the Commission on Appointments.

Biazon cited that in the case of General Lisandro Abadia who had been selected by former President Aquino for appointment to the position of AFP COS, General Abadia within a period of five years –from 1986 – 1991 had to be confirmed by the Commission on Appointments in his promotions in each and every step of the way – from Colonel to Brigadier General last February 1, 1989; from Brigadier General to Major General last February 20, 1991; from Major General to Lt General last June 5, 1991 and from Lt General to General also last June 5 1991. Although his confirmation from Lt. General to General was on the same date, still General Abadia had to be confirmed as Lt General.

The rest of Biazon’s statement:

Supalpal ang Singaw ng Bayan

Published by Ellen on September 25, 2006

Nakikita pa ba ninyo ang advertisement ng Singaw ng Bayan tungkol sa coup?

Mukha hindi ko na nakikita. Malamang pina-alis na nila.

Dapat naman. Buking sila doon na nanloloko sila ng taumbayan.

Doon sa advertisement na yun, pinakita nila ang mga images noong mga nakaraang coup o people power. Mayroon din mga images ni Navy Lt.sg Antonio Trillanes noon Oakwood mutiny.Sabi doon sa adverstisement, “Tama na. Nakakapagod na. Charter Change.”

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