The visit by Rep. Manny Pacquiao to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) to express his opposition to the Reproductive Health (RH) bill was a PATHETIC POLITICAL GIMMICK.
This early, don’t be surprised if he’ll run for senator in the 2013 elections.
There’s nothing wrong if he declares he is against the RH bill. But being a congressman, the proper venue for him to do so would have been the House of Representatives. Even a high school kid would realize this.
His fellow congressmen do, as shown by the fact that not a single member of the House had done the same thing.
Anybody correct me if I’m wrong but I also don’t know of any CBCP official who had visited the House of Representatives for a press conference on the organization’s opposition to the RH bill.
But Manny did the unexpected. A HYPOCRITICAL and DESPICABLE move since he used religion and the Catholic faith.
The immediate, and VULGAR reason I see, is for him to endear himself directly to the CBCP. The long-term goal is to ensure the CBCP’s support for his future moves, especially political.
Even us non-politicians are aware of the influence of the Catholic Church when it comes to politics, and ELECTIONS.
It may not be the biggest but nobody can deny that the number of Catholics is still in the millions, ENOUGH to help propel a candidate to victory or kick him or her down the alley of defeat.
Pacquiao should realize that he is DESTROYING HIMSELF politically with CHEAP stunts like this, as well as his choice of yellow gloves in his recent fight with Shane Mosley.
Except for Malacanang, NOBODY agreed with his reason then that yellow was the symbol of the Philippines’ unity in the fight against poverty.
He may be the most popular celebrity now but Pacquiao, and his handlers, must not forget , or should I say be reminded, that fame is no longer the BE ALL and END ALL for victory in an election.
The late Rudy Fernandez was at the height of his popularity when he ran for Quezon City mayor and lost. Before Bong Revilla ran for senator, he first lost in his bid for reelection as Cavite governor.
If Pacquiao insists on obviously political and publicity stunts in the coming days, it would only mean one thing – ARROGANCE is starting to take over his system.
Eight of our friends on “Suspicious potholes in NFA audit report”:
CASIANO NAVARRO of Quezon City
From Jess Tanchanco to Lito Banayo, the anomalies in the NFA never stopped - not for a while. Let us disabuse our minds with the thought that the entry of Mr. Banayo is a signal that finally, the crooks have been check-mated. The incisors of its' past gators have been bequeathed from generation to generation. To single out the alleged anomalies in the watch of Anthony Abad, Arthur Yap, Gregorio Tan and Jessup Navarro (not my kin), would be most unkind, unfair and parochial. Whatever anomalies there were in those times, they were but a continuation of those prevailing historically. In fact, there were much more anomalies in the NFA during the Cory Administration, which is better remembered for the alleged "drowning" of some barges laden with rice. If Mr. Banayo allowed outsiders to perform the audit, there is certainly something wrong in his action and which can put him in a precarious situation. But, if Mr. Banayo is able to see the mote in some other peoples' eyes, I dare tell him to look at his own face before the mirror. Otherwise, let us do the looking for him.
EDUARDO VERZOLA
if you see and identify the problem, then think of a good solution and don't just stand and grandstand by blaming the past... mga sipsip sa daang matuwid!
SHEILA ESPERANZA CIELO TILAN of London, United Kingdom
Nothing new. The never-ending stories of anomalies. But will the new administration be sincere enough to uncover the deceit? It all remains to be seen.
AMADO GUILLERMO
Naligo pa kami ng misis ko sa ulan habang nakapila sa NFA. Then, namumulot pa kami ng resibo sa loob para mas marami kaming mabiling bigas. Hindi tayo kukulangin ng bigas kung may mahusay na suporta sa ma magsasaka. Mga bobong pulitiko, malapit na pong mapuno ang salop. Kakalusin na kayo ng mamamayan.
FERLYN MATAN
Ay naku, ang haba ng pila noon para lang makabuy ng NFA rice. Yun pala, nasa bodega ng mga tinamaan ng magaling. Tinago nila.
ROINILO ACABO of Davao City
Investigations made to convict an 'already prepared' scape goats.
EDNA MEYER
This is not suspicious. Iit´s obvious. They’re all eating from one ‘pot.’
DATU CAMAD ALI of Dumaguete City
Sometimes, NFA papers accommodate technical smuggling.
Two of our friends on “Generating jobs for college grads” :
SUSAN CARO of Damam, Saudi Arabia
Sana, mag-focus naman ang Presidente sa major problems ng bansa tulad ng poverty.Isa pa po ang mga OFW(Overseas Filipino workers). Tulungan po naman ninyo yung may mga problema. Kahit papano, malaki rin ang naitutulong ng mga OFW sa ating ekonomiya.
JOFFRE BALCE of Sydney, Australia
Yes, it does have a plan. It's called the RH Bill. 30
Let Pacman destroy himself. I will wait for the day when you say something against GMA, he he he.
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