Ang Talumpati ni Pnoy Aquino sa Mamasapano Massacre Anniversary (25 January 2016)

Ang Talumpati ni Pnoy Aquino sa

Mamasapano Massacre Anniversary (25 January 2016)

Ni Apolinario Villalobos

 

Sa pagsalita ni Pnoy Aquino sa anibersaryo ng pagpatay sa SAF44 ngayong araw, 25 ng Enero, ay kung ano-ano na namang matulaing kataga ang binitwan niya. Kaylan kaya titigil ang presidente sa ganitong gawain na bistado namang puro buladas lang? Hindi makakalimutan ang mga binitiwan niyang mga pangako lalo na ang “tuwid na daan”, noong nangangampanya pa lang siya, hanggang sa siya ay umupo na. Pati ang mga “pangako” para sa mga pamilya ng mga pinatay na SAF44 ay hindi pinatawad ni Pnoy dahil sa mga bulilyaso na naman.

 

Ayon sa tatay ng isang pinatay na SAF, iilan lang sa mga pinangakong benepisyo ang kanilang natanggap. Ang pabahay ay maliit at nasa isang liblib na panig ng Laguna at hindi mararating kung walang sariling sasakyan. Ang isang benepisyo para sa dependent ay tahasang sinabi ng pamunuan ng PNP na hindi pwedeng ibigay dahil lampas na sa minimum na gulang ang tinutukoy na dependent, subalit sana ito ay ginawang exemption na lang, dahil gagamitin sa isang hindi pangkaraniwang sitwasyon…subalit hindi nangyari, sa kabila ng pangako ni Pnoy.

 

Hindi makalimutan ang hindi niya pagsalubong nang dumating ang mga labi ng SAF44, pagkatapos ay sasabihin niyang dadalhin daw niya hanggang sa hukay ang sakit na dulot ng nangyari na gusto pa niyang ituring na isang “insidente” lamang, at hindi “masaker”? Dahil sa kasanayan na niyang magbigkas ng mga kasinungalingan, akala niya lahat ng mga sinasabi niya ay totoo….napaniwala niya ang sarili sa ganito. Subalit hindi tanga ang taong bayan upang paniwalaan ang mga sinasabi niya.

 

Upang mabawasan ang bigat ng kanyang mga pagkukulang bilang presidente ay panay paninisi ang ginagawa sa nakaraan administrasyon ni Gloria Arroyo na nagpamana daw sa kanya ng mga kapalpakan. Bakit hindi na lang niya ituwid kung may mali at punan kung may kakulangan, sa halip na siya ay magdadakdak na hindi gawain ng isang lalaking tao, lalo pa at ayon sa kanya ay  “ama” siya ng sambayanang Pilipino? Ang salitang “ama” ay nanggaling din sa kanya dahil sa kahiligan yata niya sa tula, subalit hanggang turing na lang ito, dahil hindi nga niya pinapakinggan ang kanyang mga “boss” na taong bayan, ang bago na namang turing na “ama” pa kaya? Hindi lang tahasang pagbibingi-bingihan ang kanyang ginagawa, kundi pati na rin ang pagbubulag-bulagan, at lalo pa ang pagmamaang-maangan kaya marami tuloy ang nagtatanong kung may presidente ba ngayon ang Pilipinas.

 

Ang pinakamagandang magagawa ni Pnoy upang makabawi sa mga kahihiyan ay huwag nang mangako at bawasan ang paggamit ng mga matalinghagang salita sa kanyang mga talumpati. May panahon pa naman siya upang mabago kahit kapiraso ang pagtingin sa kanya ng sambayanang Pilipino at makakuha uli ng respeto…yan ay kung pakikinggan niya ang mga matitino niyang taga-payo, lalo na ang mga “boss” niya.

The “Extraordinary” Resolute Stance of Sacked SAF Chief Getulio Napenas

The “Extraordinary” Resolute Stance of
Sacked SAF Chief Getulio Napeῆas
By Apolinario Villalobos

Ever since the sacked SAF Chief Getulio Napeῆas gave interviews, until the first day of the Senate Hearing on February 9, 2015 about the Mamasapano massacre, the guy sounded resolute and sure of his statements. His body language implies that he is leaning on “something” strong or formidable. Is that “something” a promise that everything will be alright for as long as he takes responsibility of the SAF’s intrusion into the MILF’s “territory”? Who gave him that assured “something”?

Although, he mentioned the name of Purisima during the hearing, all that he attributed to him were the “suggestions”, which for him were not “orders”. But why take such suggestions to the point of following them to the last letter from a suspended boss? Why did he disregard the Secretary of a Presidential cabinet, DILG, and who is after all, higher than Purisima? And, worst, why did he disregard the OIC of PNP? It should be noted that during his early interviews he clearly stated that he was coordinating with Purisima and Ochoa, with the latter, he believes to be confiding with the president. By having knowledge of what are afoot, puts the parties involved in a questionable position, short of saying that they are in collusion with the active party who, in this situation is Napeῆas.

Again, was Napeῆas given assurance that there will be no investigation? Or, is he hoping that if ever there will be one, and which unfortunately there are several going on, the expected results are expected to be conflicting, and eventually will be just be junked as had happened to the rest of investigations? Obviously, during the Senate hearing, he got rattled and struggled with his replies when bombarded with questions by unbelieving senators. But he did not waver in blaming the Armed Forces for not immediately giving assistance….at least he has some party to blame for the casualties that the SAF suffered, aside for course from the MILF and the BIFF.

It is very observable in the country’s justice system, that unless the ones tried are political foes, the cases are not given much attention. One glaring example is the Maguindanao massacre which up to now has no convicted party yet, despite the strong evidences. But for the corruption cases tagged to Napoles that involve the political foes of the administration, the action is very swift, resulting to the detention of Enrile, Estrada and Revilla. The same is true with the Binays who are drenched to the bone with graft cases, to make sure that the elder Binay will not have a chance during the Presidential race in 2016.

The senators are smelling something fishy and just like the rest of the Filipinos who are patiently following this latest case of irresponsibility, they cannot accept the alibis of the sacked SAF chief.

Betrayal, Animosity, and Distrust…what’s next after the Mamasapano massacre?

Betrayal , Animosity, and Distrust
…what’s next after the Mamasapano massacre?
By Apolinario Villalobos

Betrayal breeds animosity and distrust. The lesson learned from betrayal that results to fissures in a cordial relationship comes belatedly, always. Also, lessons may not be learned directly, but come as some kind of caution.

In the case of the Mamasapano massacre, it is alleged that past operations of the Philippine National Police SAF to snare the two terrorists, Abdulbasit Usman and Zulkipli Bin Hir alias Marwan went to naught due to suspected leak of information when coordination was made with other agencies. And, there’s also the big question on why the MILF tolerated the presence of the international terrorists in their “territory” that gives a semblance of cuddling. So, how can the PNP be assured that the next operation they shall undertake will not be leaked if the SOP coordination will be made? At the end, the SAF decided to go ahead without the necessary coordination…and the rest of the story is about the tragic massacre!

The only flak of the SAF is allegedly, getting the shots from the suspended PNP Chief Allan Purisima, although, an OIC has already been appointed in his stead. It is insinuated then, that Purisima would like to earn the credit if ever the operation will be successful, to vindicate himself from graft cases filed against him. But, what Purisima forgot to consider is the technical aspect, he, being suspended and therefore, not supposed to be giving orders. So, even if the operation will be successful without a single casualty, for instance, Purisima will stil be slapped with technicalities! Obviously, Purisima was blinded by his greed for glory, and in the process, betrayed the sincerity of the SAF in carrying out their noble duties, if indeed, the allegations are true.

On the other hand, the MILF betrayed the trust of the government while it is sincerely negotiating with the former for a lasting peace in Mindanao, by cuddling the terrorists, practically, protecting them, and playing ignorant to the international clamor for their eradication. Add to that its seemingly maintained good relationship with the BIFF that it purports as a “breakaway” group. The BIFF has been declared by the government as a terrorist group, on the same level with the Abu Sayyaf and the Misuari faction of the MNLF. And, MILF knows for a fact that the government forces are practically scouring nooks and crannies of Mindanao, looking for the said terrorists. Despite such knowledge, the MILF is blind to the hectic effort of the government. And, with regard to the Mamasapano massacre, MILF washes its hands by declaring shamelessly the lack of coordination from the end of the SAF!

THERE COULD HAVE BEEN NO MAMASAPANO MASSACRE, IF ONLY MILF HAS SURRENDERED THE TERRORISTS LONG TIME AGO, YET, AND IT DOES NOT TOLERATE THE PRESENCE OF THE BIFF IN THEIR TURF. CAN THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT, THEN, STILL TRUST THE LEADERSHIP OF THE MILF DESPITE ITS BLATANT DISPLAY OF BETRAYAL OF THE TRUST GIVEN TO THEM? THE MILF LEADERSHIP SHOWED A QUESTIONABLE PROFICIENCY IN CIVIL GOVERNANCE BY ITS INABILITY TO CONTROL ITS MEN WHO COMMITTED BARBARIC ACTS. THE MAMASAPANO MASSACRE PROVED THAT THEY ARE ONLY GOOD FOR COMBATS. HOW CAN THEY BE EFFECTIVE AS CIVILIAN LEADERS IF BANGSAMORO MATERIALIZES? ARE ORDINARY MINADANOANS, BOTH MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS ASSURED OF PROTECTION AND FAIR GOVERNANCE? CAN BANGSAMORO PEACEFULLY EXIST WITH TERRORISTS IN ITS MIDST?

IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT REGRETS, COME ALWAYS AT THE END. THE MORE THAN THREE HUNDRED REBELS TRAINED BY MARWAN AND USMAN ARE ROAMING MINDANAO AND ON THEIR OWN THEY CAN FORM GROUPS OF TERRORISTS/EXTORTIONISTS AND THEIR ACTIVITIES CAN SPILL OVER TO OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY, EVEN ALL OVER ASIA. WHAT WILL STOP INTERNATIONAL TERRORIST GROUPS TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN THESE LOCAL TERRORISTS TO AUGMENT THEIR OPERATION, AS CLEARLY, CONNECTIONS HAVE ALREADY BEEN MADE?

Ang Mga Tengang Apaw sa Tutule

Ang Mga Tengang Apaw sa Tutule!

Ni Apolinario Villalobos

Inaabuso ng gobyerno ang kaluwagan ng mga Pilipino –

Halos hindi na kumibo sa kabila ng mga pasakit na inaabot

dahil sa kapabayaan ng halos lahat na lang ng mga ahensiya nito.

Puro ngiti at mga pangakong pag-iimbistiga ang naririnig –

Sa bibig ni Pnoy at mga namumuno sa kanyang mga ahensiya

at ang paulit-ulit niyang talumpati, inaani ay palakpakang matulig.

Lito’, at ‘di na alam ng mga Pilipino kung saan sila susuling –

Dahil kaliwa’t kanan, harap at likuran, batbat ng mga suliranin

Kaya sa itaas na lang, marubdob na pagmamakaawa ay ipinaling.

Hanggang kaylan kaya, mga panaghoy nila ay mangibabaw?

Bulag yata ang mga namumuno, pati na ang nakangiting Presidente

at ang nakakalungkot, bingi pa, dahil mga tenga, sa tutule’y umaapaw!