P-Noy Aquino

This article was prompted by what seems to be a better job being done by P-Noy Aquino compared to his immediate predecessors.  During the campaign, naysayers were very particular with his lack of experience.  They could be correct on some mistakes of his administration

His lack of experience and lack of laws passed in the Senate might not necessarily what a good President needs.  What good are laws if they do not understand the people it is being imposed upon?  His ban of "wang-wang" (siren) has shamed those who were abusive of it.  Even his VP Jejomar Binay who violated traffic and was demanding Vice-Presidential residence had suddenly gone quiet.

It is sincerely hoped that the P-Noy cabinet  aides and other lieutenants follow his example.  He is a simple person not fond of extravagance of what usually rich kids were raised on.  He needs to clean out other bureaus and government agencies that are a nest for corruption.

It is difficult enough to raise an ideal family and the task of trying to come up with governing a nation even to just average good is difficult.  Critics should look at themselves first and see if they were able bring up their clan or family the ideal way they want a president to govern a country.  If they do, come up with portfolio and show it to the people.  If they don't, just try to help P-Noy and the government instead.

New Philippine President - Who or what should change?

A new Philippine President will be inaugurated on June 30, 2010. For my 56 years, there was no Philippine President that was truly appreciated.  To many a re-elected Philippine President cheated in one way or another.  Filipinos ask for a change in the the government.

It seems though that it is the Filipino that has not changed, no matter who the President would be.  Many criticized President Cory Aquino but when she passed away there were more praises.  This just simply shows that it is not the government but the people.

Take a look at Japan or the U.S. it is because of the people and not the government per se that changed or made improvements to their countries!  It is the people who changed for the better!

Philippine Elections 2010

The Philippine Elections for 2010 is just a little over a year from now. With the passing of the late Corazon C. Aquino, the only son Noynoy Aquino saw the opportunity to take advantage of the situation. Truth is, personally, I prefer Mar Roxas over him. However, the Filipino sentiment of having another Aquino as president seems to prevail. This has caused other presidentiables to find ways and means to counteract the sentiment.

A surprising 'turn-of-event' is Ping Lacson and Erap Estrada exchanging barbs! This is really controversial! Former friends and allies now going at each other? Not really, Erap is from the showbiz and he knows too well that controversies like this could overwhelm the "Noynoy" clamor. Filipinos also know too well that to gain popularity, there must be some controversy! That's how it goes in the Philippine movielandia and so adapted in politics. Next move now for Noynoy is for her sisters to create a controversy. Try to beat that Erap and Ping! Family controversy is more intriguing than friendship controversy!

To the Filipino people, forget about these issues and controversies. It's the cheapest wasy to buy votes for the aspirants. It is hard enough to 'run' a family, what more for an entire nation? Danding Cojuangco never supported Ninoy Aquino and was a staunch ally of the Marcoses. Erap has his family behind him but has other offsprings outside! What's that for family? Ass for Ping Lacson, I really don't know his 'how-abouts' or 'what-abouts'. I categorize him in the same level with Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan. They are great people, but how good they are? That is the question.

Remember this, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo came out on top her senatorial bid, topped as vice-presidential but was much criticized when president. Her biggest mistake was declaring not to run again in a Christmas message - that, to me, was her down fall - she has no word of honor. So in the 2010 elections . . . vote for the ones that are most controversial or popular! Care only for how you feel and not how you really should feel.

By the way, I have not voted in the past since FVR. Registration problems and many other things. It was a good thing because no regrets for those I should have voted for.