Funny, how former Sec. Yap said that it was wrong for P. Noy to allude to the excessive importation of rice, without reasoning out why there were sacks of rice that just got wasted in the National Food Authority bodegas. The facts are clear: rice instead of being fed to the peopl was being eaten up by rats and thrown to the garbage trucks. So this is how rich that administration was: it could afford to throw away rice without qualms.
Well, as days pass by, we are now seeing how the officials of P. Noy will be performing in the next 6 months. I can glean the sincerity of most officials in their desire to respond to the clamor for real changes in governance. But some seem to me to be coasting along.
Hence the question remains: are we going to see monumental changes in the problems we have now, apart from the tracking down of corrupt practices and the bringing to justice of those responsible for the bankruptcy of our coffers?
I think that everyone should have that long view of where we are heading, not just a day-today response to the problems confronting us. We must have an insight, or a plan as to how we want the people to look like -- robust, healthy, happy, smiling, and worryless of where to seek shelter or get the next three meals. We must have a land full of trees, not skyscrapers. In the first place, how many people should occupy a square kilometer? thousands by bringing them up via the elevator to the 34th and 50th floors? What about the water resources -- how do we make them less thirsty and smelling of having taken a fresh bath everyday? Won't these skyscrapers make the contrast between rich and poor more blunt? Then, what about our beautiful land? How do we preserve the beauty of our rolling hills, our lakes and rivers so that they would serve as inspiration for our artists, writers, cultural workers, as well as relaxation places for our tired people?
I think this is where that cultural bent is most important. If we have a cultural perspective then we would look at the political problems from a broader perspective not in terms of centavos and pesos only. Let us cultivate that and we will find our life more interesting and colorful I think.
Meanwhile, let me raise this point. Any official whose immediate relatives appear on TV are bound to create a good or bad image of the former depending on the behavior, the spiels that come out of their mouths, and the kind of friends they keep. Last elections, we found the two highest voted-upon senators coming from the media. it was highly unfair to other candidates who did not have that much exposure in the media because that gave them the edge to be readily known by the voters.
This time, we have the highest official with a comebacking relative to tv programs. I can foresee a dilution of the highest-ratings at this time because of this occurrence. The Filipino people are not the type who would view their officials in a box. Somehow they always connect them with their relatives -- who they are, what they are doing, what their values are, etcetera.
More openly now, I think that the office of the president should be shielded from all sorts of intrigues that do not contribute to its functioning. Therefore, it would do well for relatives to no longer seek the limelight on TV as they could divert the minds of the people to the trivia they go through instead of making the people serious in helping achieve our grand dreams of a corrupt-free, sensitive and sincere government.
We know what TV, especially gameshows are, and we know how people could mouthe words that send the waves of rumours flying about. Hence, TV is not exactly a very objective medium. It even thrives best, except for public affairs on fictional stories, fantastic shows, and unrealistic presentation of events.
I do think that the relatives of government officials should be low key during their term of office so that they will be admired, judged for their performance, and also make them focussed on what they are supposed to do.
By the way, at this time, does anyone think that Kris would be a simple entertainer on TV? She is bound to make potshots here and there, and let her freedom of speech go through cyberspace without boundlessly,
During the time of Cory, she suffered from low ratings when her relatives started getting into the picture. I think that should be a lesson enough for everyone to imbibe and remember that we are in a Third World country, not divorced from the personalistic relationships that we have which could undo, reduce or even destroy what ever good mileage we have earned are now experiencing from the last elections.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
FOLKS, BOSES IS PLAYING AT ASSUMPTION COLLEGE!
FOLKS, BOSES IS PLAYING AT ASSUMPTION COLLEGE!
Please support the Assumption Alumnae Association inc. as it conducts this fundraising event.
BOSES IN ASSUMPTION
Coke Bolipata will perform with Child prodigy violinist Julian Duque at
the at the Mother Rose Hall Auditorium , Assumption San Lorenzo on August
5, 2010 6:00 pm, sponsored by the Assumption Alumnae Association Inc.
Manila, as a fundraising event for its mission schools.
Their performance will be followed by the screening of the film,
Boses. BOSES, the movie, is a moving tale about rebirth and the power
of friendship. Losing his ability to speak after being beaten by his
father (Ricky Davao), 7-year-old Onyok (real life child prodigy Julian
Duque) is brought to a children's shelter run by the saintly Amanda
(Cherry Pie Picache). Staying nearby is her brother, Ariel (renowned
violinist Coke Bolipata), a concert violinist who turned reclusive
after being traumatized by the death of his girlfriend. Drawn to the
sound of Ariel's playing, the boy takes supervised lessons and reveals
an extraordinary gift for the instrument. A lovely friendship grows
between Onyok and Ariel, who recovers his own humanity himself; as
well as between Onyok and plucky girl Shirley, another victim in the
shelter.
Boses was funded by Cinemalaya, Unicef, Casa San Miguel, DSWD,FDCP and
the Council for the Welfare for Children. Tickets are available thru
the alumnae office at tel no. 8943561 and 8943580, care of Connie Gomez Valdez. Please check
www.bosesthevoice.wordpress.com for other information and trailer.
Please support the Assumption Alumnae Association inc. as it conducts this fundraising event.
BOSES IN ASSUMPTION
Coke Bolipata will perform with Child prodigy violinist Julian Duque at
the at the Mother Rose Hall Auditorium , Assumption San Lorenzo on August
5, 2010 6:00 pm, sponsored by the Assumption Alumnae Association Inc.
Manila, as a fundraising event for its mission schools.
Their performance will be followed by the screening of the film,
Boses. BOSES, the movie, is a moving tale about rebirth and the power
of friendship. Losing his ability to speak after being beaten by his
father (Ricky Davao), 7-year-old Onyok (real life child prodigy Julian
Duque) is brought to a children's shelter run by the saintly Amanda
(Cherry Pie Picache). Staying nearby is her brother, Ariel (renowned
violinist Coke Bolipata), a concert violinist who turned reclusive
after being traumatized by the death of his girlfriend. Drawn to the
sound of Ariel's playing, the boy takes supervised lessons and reveals
an extraordinary gift for the instrument. A lovely friendship grows
between Onyok and Ariel, who recovers his own humanity himself; as
well as between Onyok and plucky girl Shirley, another victim in the
shelter.
Boses was funded by Cinemalaya, Unicef, Casa San Miguel, DSWD,FDCP and
the Council for the Welfare for Children. Tickets are available thru
the alumnae office at tel no. 8943561 and 8943580, care of Connie Gomez Valdez. Please check
www.bosesthevoice.wordpress.com for other information and trailer.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
IMPATIENCE
After 9 years of gma rule, we are now entering a new road to governance. slowly, inch by inch, we can see the faces lined up to give us what we need -- a life with the peso having a high purchasing power, transportation fares that are efficient, quick and cheap (add more train coaches for PNR, MRTs and LRTs), housing materials that are cheap so we can repair our homes and make them livable and presentable to guests, free education up to college, more arts and music festivals in all the key cities, respectful police and military officers, especially of life, strong implementation of all laws for the elderly and grave sanctions for those who violate them for after all how many more years do we have in this life? What else can we add? Immediate expulsion of any official found to be making money, media disgrace of officials who view their positions as aristocratic posts to whifch they and the public should kowtow and hence are very arrogant in their responses and reply; rebuke of those officials who cannot distinguish between the need for information, enlightenment and rationalization of government acts to the public from questioning his or her capabilities, DILG, Department of Trade and Industry consumer protective posts at every bus stops so we can report misdemeanors of officials as well as transgressions of business establishments which do not honor those benefits to senior citizens; survey and immediate establishment of daycare centers at every barangay; roll call of all barangay officials and report those who are abusive, who are always absent due to invalid reasons; monthly reporting of expenditures of every agency of the government -- to whom, for what, how much; public display of every budget disbursed for road projects -- with names of signatories in every check and responsible barangay official in the area; immediate COA examination of disbursements for public works (most of the time, it is already history when COA makes a report, thus dulling the gravity of the crime of malversation of funds.
We can expand our desires as we go along, within the month, quarterly, bi-annually and so forth and so on. What we are putting up actually are guideposts so that we shall no longer be waylaid from what is called good governance. Let us not be impatient but rather reflect on the concrete what we want, especially the basics -- water, cheap oil, and clean air. Paciencia, paciencia, paciencia. "Wala ng kalsadang baluktot, basta papunta tayo lahat sa matuwid," paraphrasing Kuya P. Noy.
We can expand our desires as we go along, within the month, quarterly, bi-annually and so forth and so on. What we are putting up actually are guideposts so that we shall no longer be waylaid from what is called good governance. Let us not be impatient but rather reflect on the concrete what we want, especially the basics -- water, cheap oil, and clean air. Paciencia, paciencia, paciencia. "Wala ng kalsadang baluktot, basta papunta tayo lahat sa matuwid," paraphrasing Kuya P. Noy.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE STRANDED
Yesterday, we did not have electricity for almost 24 hours, starting from midnight of Tuesday. Daytime of Wednesday, I was stranded at home, unable to to open my email although my computer was running (on battery), listen to the radio, call up Barangay Imelda as to when current would return, and even to make an S.O.S. call thru my celfone. The works. However, later in the day, the signal on my celfone came and I was able to send newsbits about what was happening at our place to the radio stations DZRH, Super BB and DZMM, the latter charging P2.50 per text. Also, a bit earlier, I was able to tune in to the FM radio stations through my celfone although it did not have any signal. Unfortunately, FM stations do not carry news, except for DZBR which gives tidbits; but I think it does not dish out reports that are critical of government work or would make the Pag-asa appear inept in reporting what is happening, or even to say why electricity was kaput in our area. In fact I heard two broadcasters chat and their conversation rather circumvented the issues -- and lacked in depth analysis, appearing more like two friends out to fill up airtime for the sake of filling it up. I wonder if P. Noy would be asking the government station to have a new set of programs that would reflect new perspectives in reporting and opinion-making.
So what did Basyang teach us? 1. We need to buy extra batteries for our celfones, always charged in order to keep them working through difficult times. 2. Meralco should start underground cabling of all MetroManila wires to prevent electricity from conking out for hours and hours. Those cables are very unsightly to say the least, apart from posing danger to life and limb during typhoons. In our subdivision, cables go haywire, up and down, twisting here and there by the electric posts like the uncombed hair of an orang-utan. It's no wonder Hollywood and other film companies shun MetroManila. To think that Star Cinema is a sister-company of Meralco.
3. All FM stations should deliver news every hour, if only to make them relevant during those critical times. The National Telecom Office should require them to exercise social responsibility especially since most of our kababayan belong to the lower classes who are in need of news. Why FM stations? Simply because celfones, the affordable device and which can be brought everywhere, carry only FM radio. A few have AM but that is very rare to find.
4. All barangay should have a loudspeaker during those brown-outs to announce every three hours or so, the status of electricity returning to our homes. I tried calling up the barangay yesterday but even their phones were not responding. By the way, they should have training on how to do that -- not only keeping the people informed of when the lights would return but also to share sympathetic words that we must be strong in the light of uncertainties in our life, somewhat like a spiritual uplift in these times. Maybe in this manner the tanod who have rather a brusque manner of dealing with the public would develop a more humane and nurturing attitude towards the people
5. The barangay should also inform the public as to the level of the creeks, the river, the esteros nearby which could cause floods and great havoc should the rains continue for hours and hours. Many times in the past, we would only know that the waters were rising when they start entering our homes. The barangay should have alert watchers, measuring in one way or another the level of waters rising in the water channels.
By the way, I am not criticizing Capitana Connie Malangen our barangay chair who is now suffering from cancer but still on the go in serving despite her having to undergo chemotherapy in between. She has done a good job in our barangay but there are just some recalcitrants in our area who do mischief when she is not around. But perhaps to insure her early recovery, she should also accept the fact that barangay work will not insure her ascent to heaven; hence she should take care of her health first, and our prayers for her overcoming the C will continue. In her place, an equally competent and self-sacrificing official should take over.
Perhaps, Secretary Robredo of the Dept of Interior and Local Government, as well as Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista could take note of this message. It is difficult having an ill capitana as we don't know whom to deal with when we call up the office. A clerk, a janitor, a you-know-who answers but we never know if they are telling their exact names.
By the way, once, while the tricycle I was riding in passed by the barangay office, someone hitched a ride at the back and I heard the ceiling make "kalabog." When we were about to turn to our street, the guy alit but not after having pounded the ceiling again. I asked the driver to stop but the guy was running towards the barangay again. I presumed that it was only one of those guys working there who would be brazen enough to do that.
When I narrated this to my friends in a film company, Eve told me, "Lahat sila ganyan, hindi lang sa barangay mo." This made me think that perhaps Sec. Robredo has a lot of tasks to do, primarily uplifting the culture of gangsterism in every locality.
Well, I have said everything which I have been wanting to say, Folks. This is living in the raw in the Philippines apart from having to deal with a gutsy Basyang.
Let's pray that better days come our way soon.
So what did Basyang teach us? 1. We need to buy extra batteries for our celfones, always charged in order to keep them working through difficult times. 2. Meralco should start underground cabling of all MetroManila wires to prevent electricity from conking out for hours and hours. Those cables are very unsightly to say the least, apart from posing danger to life and limb during typhoons. In our subdivision, cables go haywire, up and down, twisting here and there by the electric posts like the uncombed hair of an orang-utan. It's no wonder Hollywood and other film companies shun MetroManila. To think that Star Cinema is a sister-company of Meralco.
3. All FM stations should deliver news every hour, if only to make them relevant during those critical times. The National Telecom Office should require them to exercise social responsibility especially since most of our kababayan belong to the lower classes who are in need of news. Why FM stations? Simply because celfones, the affordable device and which can be brought everywhere, carry only FM radio. A few have AM but that is very rare to find.
4. All barangay should have a loudspeaker during those brown-outs to announce every three hours or so, the status of electricity returning to our homes. I tried calling up the barangay yesterday but even their phones were not responding. By the way, they should have training on how to do that -- not only keeping the people informed of when the lights would return but also to share sympathetic words that we must be strong in the light of uncertainties in our life, somewhat like a spiritual uplift in these times. Maybe in this manner the tanod who have rather a brusque manner of dealing with the public would develop a more humane and nurturing attitude towards the people
5. The barangay should also inform the public as to the level of the creeks, the river, the esteros nearby which could cause floods and great havoc should the rains continue for hours and hours. Many times in the past, we would only know that the waters were rising when they start entering our homes. The barangay should have alert watchers, measuring in one way or another the level of waters rising in the water channels.
By the way, I am not criticizing Capitana Connie Malangen our barangay chair who is now suffering from cancer but still on the go in serving despite her having to undergo chemotherapy in between. She has done a good job in our barangay but there are just some recalcitrants in our area who do mischief when she is not around. But perhaps to insure her early recovery, she should also accept the fact that barangay work will not insure her ascent to heaven; hence she should take care of her health first, and our prayers for her overcoming the C will continue. In her place, an equally competent and self-sacrificing official should take over.
Perhaps, Secretary Robredo of the Dept of Interior and Local Government, as well as Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista could take note of this message. It is difficult having an ill capitana as we don't know whom to deal with when we call up the office. A clerk, a janitor, a you-know-who answers but we never know if they are telling their exact names.
By the way, once, while the tricycle I was riding in passed by the barangay office, someone hitched a ride at the back and I heard the ceiling make "kalabog." When we were about to turn to our street, the guy alit but not after having pounded the ceiling again. I asked the driver to stop but the guy was running towards the barangay again. I presumed that it was only one of those guys working there who would be brazen enough to do that.
When I narrated this to my friends in a film company, Eve told me, "Lahat sila ganyan, hindi lang sa barangay mo." This made me think that perhaps Sec. Robredo has a lot of tasks to do, primarily uplifting the culture of gangsterism in every locality.
Well, I have said everything which I have been wanting to say, Folks. This is living in the raw in the Philippines apart from having to deal with a gutsy Basyang.
Let's pray that better days come our way soon.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
DEVELOPMENT: HOW?
We are now starting to feel the steps towards real development in our country. Inch by inch, our institutions are being refined, polished, and infused with ethical objectives in order to result in better service to the people. The forces of reaction are still there, trying to recapture power but slowly they are being marginalized and obliterated in order to establish and/or restore an incorruptible government which should serve democratic ends.
Meanwhile, in our surroundings, we can see development of land that is not really serving a pro-people orientation. Surely, these would allow people to live, to work inside but the over-all assessment of their impact on society is being sidetracked in favor of profits. I am talking here of huge investments in multi-story buildings. Along Katipunan, SM is developing a three-building structure that run up to multiple stories that your neck would really suffer from strain from seeing how high they go.
If we count the profits that would accrue from filling up those structures with people, we would marvel at how great the idea is, of using a small piece of land yet earning billions from the sale of units in each building. Meanwhile, around them are low-roofed homes, one-story and two-story that are also residential and have such a homey atmosphere than the units in those buildings.
These buildings were built in imitation of New York City probably -- with its skyscrapers sweeping the skies and other big cities of the world. Yet, what kind of life can anyone have in these buildings? As a residence, these units are isolated from each other. One goes up the building, via the elevator and comes out to a hallway full of closed doors. Then one opens the unit, enters it and then closes the door in full oblivion of what's happening outside.
What does this mean? These buildings create individualism, elitism, and promotes an asocial life, making the resident/s oblivious of other people's lives. The unit is so unlike that of a residential subdivision, where as soon as one enters the subdivision gates, one is greeted by a view of several homes, with their residents probably watering plants, or sweeping the frontyard, or simply lazing about or tending to the children as they play around. In other words, there is more humanity in such a surrounding.
But what about those multiple-story buildings? Even if they would be constructed as offices, I find them highly cold, and very stiff -- too intimidating for anyone to strike up a conversation with one's neighbors.
I remember having gone to Manila City Hall to complain about another set of multiple story buildings to be built a bit across the Welcome sign. My letter pertained to how landmarks should be respected by builders around, that such should have a perimeter of 100 meters or so, free of anything higher than it. The law was passed during the martial law period.
Also, I have just seen a condominium of my friend who is approaching her twilight years. Their unit is very small, and two people cannot even dance inside it.For them it's enough since they are just waiting for their final departure from this life. I told myself, what a way to go.
No, there has to be more humane ways of living, more humane ways of departing from this life. Life is a journey of people one earth full of beautiful natural life. We must not lose touch of them, not even with our last breath.
I believe, that God made us humane, that God created Mother Nature in order for us to enjoy life. And if these structures are destroying Mother Nature, then we better question, Development of what? For whom? And how?
The building permit sections of every local government must be more perceptive and possess meaningful standards in approving buildings. Not every affluent person should have the right to put up any kind of building anywhere simply because they have the funds and the technical plans.
On the matter of creating a society, how it looks, and how it impacts on all should be of prime consideration, not only on those who own the property.
The earth's resources are enough and should be for everyone to enjoy and behold.
Meanwhile, in our surroundings, we can see development of land that is not really serving a pro-people orientation. Surely, these would allow people to live, to work inside but the over-all assessment of their impact on society is being sidetracked in favor of profits. I am talking here of huge investments in multi-story buildings. Along Katipunan, SM is developing a three-building structure that run up to multiple stories that your neck would really suffer from strain from seeing how high they go.
If we count the profits that would accrue from filling up those structures with people, we would marvel at how great the idea is, of using a small piece of land yet earning billions from the sale of units in each building. Meanwhile, around them are low-roofed homes, one-story and two-story that are also residential and have such a homey atmosphere than the units in those buildings.
These buildings were built in imitation of New York City probably -- with its skyscrapers sweeping the skies and other big cities of the world. Yet, what kind of life can anyone have in these buildings? As a residence, these units are isolated from each other. One goes up the building, via the elevator and comes out to a hallway full of closed doors. Then one opens the unit, enters it and then closes the door in full oblivion of what's happening outside.
What does this mean? These buildings create individualism, elitism, and promotes an asocial life, making the resident/s oblivious of other people's lives. The unit is so unlike that of a residential subdivision, where as soon as one enters the subdivision gates, one is greeted by a view of several homes, with their residents probably watering plants, or sweeping the frontyard, or simply lazing about or tending to the children as they play around. In other words, there is more humanity in such a surrounding.
But what about those multiple-story buildings? Even if they would be constructed as offices, I find them highly cold, and very stiff -- too intimidating for anyone to strike up a conversation with one's neighbors.
I remember having gone to Manila City Hall to complain about another set of multiple story buildings to be built a bit across the Welcome sign. My letter pertained to how landmarks should be respected by builders around, that such should have a perimeter of 100 meters or so, free of anything higher than it. The law was passed during the martial law period.
Also, I have just seen a condominium of my friend who is approaching her twilight years. Their unit is very small, and two people cannot even dance inside it.For them it's enough since they are just waiting for their final departure from this life. I told myself, what a way to go.
No, there has to be more humane ways of living, more humane ways of departing from this life. Life is a journey of people one earth full of beautiful natural life. We must not lose touch of them, not even with our last breath.
I believe, that God made us humane, that God created Mother Nature in order for us to enjoy life. And if these structures are destroying Mother Nature, then we better question, Development of what? For whom? And how?
The building permit sections of every local government must be more perceptive and possess meaningful standards in approving buildings. Not every affluent person should have the right to put up any kind of building anywhere simply because they have the funds and the technical plans.
On the matter of creating a society, how it looks, and how it impacts on all should be of prime consideration, not only on those who own the property.
The earth's resources are enough and should be for everyone to enjoy and behold.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
FEEDBACK
June 30 feedback from bob gabuna
what's wrong with "Pamulinawen" and "Dahil sa Iyo" musical pieces?
is it the exclusive hymns of the spouses Ferdinand and Imelda?
is the splendor of the song smothered because it was sang by the couple?
if i have to follow this line of thought, I shall no longer sing the National Anthem.
Filipinos of various affiliations, appellations---criminals, thieves, cheats---sang
it too.
sublimal suggestions?
we have to ask the chap who organized the inaugural program organizer if she
or she has that in mind? or, discretely sabotaged the outcome of the event?
bob
Bob, not all musicians are that naive about the import of their music
-- they can sing, play music that touch the hearts and minds, and they
can play certain pieces to suit every occasion. They can also be
romantic or sarcastic depending on the piece they have chosen. PPO is
based in CCP, the product of Imelda's dominant urgings during the
martial law period. CCP provides them their bread and butter and their
rehearsal venue. Every year they have seasons to play all the
classical and Philippine music that hone their skills to the hilt.
Some are devoted to music, like Dr. Alfredo Buenaventura, composer and
former conductor and Mike del Rosario, violinist who played my
compositions a few times. A few are there to earn a living period and
hence stay very loyal and studious in their rehearsals. We will never
know how they think for sure because they speak through the language
of music.
If my reading is that the choices reveal their political leanings,
then that is the fault of open display of one's talents. Be always
ready for the brickbats if you choose to open them to the public.
Wilhelmina (Emma)
what's wrong with "Pamulinawen" and "Dahil sa Iyo" musical pieces?
is it the exclusive hymns of the spouses Ferdinand and Imelda?
is the splendor of the song smothered because it was sang by the couple?
if i have to follow this line of thought, I shall no longer sing the National Anthem.
Filipinos of various affiliations, appellations---criminals, thieves, cheats---sang
it too.
sublimal suggestions?
we have to ask the chap who organized the inaugural program organizer if she
or she has that in mind? or, discretely sabotaged the outcome of the event?
bob
Bob, not all musicians are that naive about the import of their music
-- they can sing, play music that touch the hearts and minds, and they
can play certain pieces to suit every occasion. They can also be
romantic or sarcastic depending on the piece they have chosen. PPO is
based in CCP, the product of Imelda's dominant urgings during the
martial law period. CCP provides them their bread and butter and their
rehearsal venue. Every year they have seasons to play all the
classical and Philippine music that hone their skills to the hilt.
Some are devoted to music, like Dr. Alfredo Buenaventura, composer and
former conductor and Mike del Rosario, violinist who played my
compositions a few times. A few are there to earn a living period and
hence stay very loyal and studious in their rehearsals. We will never
know how they think for sure because they speak through the language
of music.
If my reading is that the choices reveal their political leanings,
then that is the fault of open display of one's talents. Be always
ready for the brickbats if you choose to open them to the public.
Wilhelmina (Emma)
IT'S DAY THREE
It's day three of P. Noy's administration. Is there a surfeit or dearth of individuals who can help his administration gather more supporters and bring about a n efficient, effective and pro-people (meaning pro-women and men, pro young and old, pro-disabled, pro all colors, pro people with different types of religions)?
One criterion that every public servant who will serve with him I think should have this one requirement: they should be welcoming of media: both those critical and non-critical of his administration. Critical does not mean writing or reporting to the point of bringing his administration to the point of destruction as he was elected legally and by a tremendous number of people. Anyone wh does that desrves chastisement.
Hence, if an official does not welcome criticism, critical thoughts, or even a full discussion of issues then that official does not deserve to be in P. Noy's cabinet. After nine years of illegal rule, we deserve a free atmosphere that will bring about a full democratic space -- unbridled by bigotry, conservatism and fascist tendencies.
One criterion that every public servant who will serve with him I think should have this one requirement: they should be welcoming of media: both those critical and non-critical of his administration. Critical does not mean writing or reporting to the point of bringing his administration to the point of destruction as he was elected legally and by a tremendous number of people. Anyone wh does that desrves chastisement.
Hence, if an official does not welcome criticism, critical thoughts, or even a full discussion of issues then that official does not deserve to be in P. Noy's cabinet. After nine years of illegal rule, we deserve a free atmosphere that will bring about a full democratic space -- unbridled by bigotry, conservatism and fascist tendencies.
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