May 31st, 2007 at 7:08 pm (National Politics, Davao City, Military Affairs)
Despite pressure from Malacañang, Region XI Peace and Order Chair Rodrigo Duterte (also Mayor of Davao City) has strongly opposed the proposal to hold Balikatan war exercises in the Davao Region. Duterte asserts that such exercises will only invite terrorists attacks on one of the most peaceful regions in Mindanao.
May 30th, 2007 at 7:56 pm (Environment, civil society)
Top Filipino corporations give us another reason to smile and feel great that we are Pinoy. Yesterday (May 30, 2007), the League of Corporate Foundations had a “Walk the Talk” activity that publicized their members dedication to green projects. Among those who participated in the event were Aboitiz Equity Ventures. Ayala Foundation, Mirant, Shell, Petron, Inquirer, and Team Asia. LFC is also having a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Expo on July 16 - 18 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel.
May 30th, 2007 at 5:07 pm (National Politics, Election 2007)
Yesterday (May 30, 2007), the administrator’s top defender former Chief of Staff Mike Defensor conceded defeat in the yet unconcluded midterm Senatorial race. According to Defensor, he did so in order “to ease tension” and to discourage his supporters (and in essence Team Unity [TU]) from committing “acts inimical to the essence of democracy and fair play in an electoral battle.”
May 25th, 2007 at 3:39 am (General, Davao City, Writable Writes)
My cousin Andrew “Alleba” dela Serna tagged me for this blog meme: What are the 3 signs you see happening now that make you say, “it feels great to be Pinoy”?
1.) I cannot be prouder of Davao City and everything it has achieved. Everything about Davao City is great: the policies, the people, the places… I can go on and on about.
May 24th, 2007 at 11:21 pm (General, National Politics, Military Affairs, Election 2007)
A day after the May 15 elections, the Philippine Daily Inquirer headline announced that elections were not held in several towns in Lanao del Sur. Today, troops were deployed to secure the the “special elections” to be held tomorrow in 13 towns in the province.
May 21st, 2007 at 8:06 pm (Davao City, Writable Writes, Military Affairs, Election 2007)
Sunstar Davao reports that the Dabawenyos have chosen Genuine Opposition (GO) senatorial candidates over those of Team Unity (TU). Curiously, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s support of TU didn’t translate into votes. There is no doubt that Duterte is very influential in the city as reflected in the results of the Davao City local elections results. But this time, his influence and support weren’t enough to deliver the goods.
May 21st, 2007 at 6:55 pm (National Politics, Writable Writes, Election 2007)
The Philippine Daily Inquirer, in its editorial today (May 22, 2007) gives the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) a failing grade for its poor performance during the 2007 Philippine Elections.
…there is in fact justification for giving the Comelec — the Commission on Elections — a failing grade. It has not fulfilled its duty of safeguarding the integrity of the ballot; on the contrary, it has been one of the major obstacles to the holding of free, honest and credible elections. It has not been fair and impartial in its decisions on controversial cases. It has itself been involved in some irregularities.
May 21st, 2007 at 5:23 pm (National Politics, Election 2007)
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has hailed this year’s midterm elections as peaceful. And yet at least 126 election-related deaths have been reported all over the country. Right here in our own backyard, a mayoral candidate and his son were slain in their own home allegedly by a political rival.
126. That seems like a small number. If we look beyond the number, and realize that it represents 126 lives, 126 families, 126 human beings, the truth suddenly becomes clear. The 2007 Philippine Elections was not as peaceful as the COMELEC portrays it to be.
May 17th, 2007 at 3:20 am (National Politics, Election 2007)
And it has begun… the real battle is now on-going. This is when our fate is determined. Because in the Philippines… election results are not determined during the campaign period, nor on election day… but on those days when we become complacent and apathetic. It’s on those days when the powers that be underestimate our intellect and cheat their way to the top.
So let us remain vigilant. Let us guard our democracy. Let us not rest on our laurels until the very last vote is counted.
