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Systems Loss

We've been hearing this phrase "systems loss" for several weeks now. It's suppose to mean loss through pilferage or in simpler terms, stolen. Meralco has been under fire from all sectors because it passes on their "systems losses" to their consumers. Because of their ineptitude, we are the ones who end up paying. We are being forced to pay for their failure and and supposed mismanagement. While Gloria's pack headed by GSIS president Winston Garcia is clawing at the heels of the Lopezes, it's hig… Continue

Posted by Schumey on May 23, 2008 at 6:28am — No Comments

Pagpupugay at Paalam Ka Bel!

Nagulat ako pagkatapos sabihin ng isang co-blogger ko ang balita tungkol sa pagdala sa ospital ng isa sa mga hinahangaan kong political figure sa panahong ito, si Crispin "Ka Beltran" Beltran na dating Anakpawis Representative. Naaksidente si Ka Beltran mula sa pagkakahulog nito mula sa kanilang bubungan kaninang umaga na nagresulta sa pagkatama ng kanyang ulo sa semento gayon din sa cardiac arrest ngunit sa pagdating nito sa Far Eastern University Hospital ay naiannounce na itong brain dead at… Continue

Posted by Flowell Galindez on May 20, 2008 at 12:40pm — No Comments

Usapang P 20 minimum wage addition

Hindi abuloy ang kailangan ni Juan dela Cruz tulad ng 20 pesos na umento sa arawang sahod ng kapwa niyang manggagawa, ang kailangan niya ay isang kongkretong aksyon mula sa pamahalaan para sagutin ang araw araw nilang pangangailangan. Kung ang mga employer ay nahihirapan sa karagdagang sahod sa mga tauhan nito at maaaring madala pa sa termination ng ilang employee. Bakit hindi gawin ng pangulo na direktang ayusin na ang suliranin ng price inflation , noon pa nagbigay ng suggestion ang World Bank… Continue

Posted by Flowell Galindez on May 17, 2008 at 7:30pm — 3 Comments

Usapang edukasyon vs tuition hike

Ang edukasyon ngayon ay nagiging priviledge na lang sa mga taong kayang magbayad para makuha ito. Kahit nakasaad sa batas ang karapatan para sa edulasyon ay wala namang nagtatangkang gumawa sa aksyon mula sa mga mamamayan o kahit sa mga nasa pamahalaan sa kabila na talamak ang mga kasong tulad nito. Ang sa akin lang nawawala ang silbi ng edukasyon sa taong bayan kapang pumapasok na ang issue ng bayarin, mas uunahin ni Juan dela Cruz punan ang kumakalam na sikmura kaysa sa ang kapirasong papel na… Continue

Posted by Flowell Galindez on May 17, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Government Insincerity In The Midst Of A Crisis

While long queues of people line up to get their daily ration of NFA rice, somewhere in the south of Manila, fate of farmers hang in the balance. As the saga of the Sumilao farmers end, a new battle looms in the horizon. This time around, farmers of Calatagan, Batangas are about to lose their lands. These lands that they have toiled on and have paid fully are now about to be turned into mines. So it seems that it becomes more and more apparent that this administration lacks political will, even… Continue

Posted by Schumey on April 21, 2008 at 10:06am — No Comments

People Power, the Public Sphere and the State: A Systems View (Part 2)

The State and the Public Sphere do not have direct access to each other. They carry out their respective internal operations as determined by their internal structure, processes and codes. Nevertheles, the two systems are still able to influence each other indirectly via interactions of varying strength. In his column, Manolo Quezon identified three such interactions: elections, plebiscites (or referenda) and People Power.

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Posted by carlos v. jugo on March 25, 2008 at 11:59pm — No Comments

People Power, the Public Sphere and the State: A Systems View (Part 1)

About a month ago, Rom requested for reactions on Solita Monsod's and Manolo Quezon's respective views on People Power. Since then fellow bloggers Angela Stuart-Santiago and Schumey have weighed in. I am in agreemen… Continue

Posted by carlos v. jugo on March 25, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Of People Power And Propaganda

Angela Stuart Santiago posting in the Republic of Pundits debunks the propaganda being played by Gloria and those who still refuse to open their eyes to reality. Ms. Santiago discusses the issues raised by some quarters on why another People Power should not be pushed. People Power is the only peaceful means by which we can oust a criminal government, unless of of course we go by the palace's divisive assertions and end up with a full blown civil war. Back in 1986, People Power ousted a dictato… Continue

Posted by Schumey on March 17, 2008 at 10:06am — No Comments

Absurd Arguments against People Power

The arguments being propounded against an EDSA kind of action to end the morally bankrupt Arroyo regime are all absurd: 1. The ensuing political instability would impact negatively on our "booming economy." 2. We should adhere to democratic processes - wait to file an impeachment complaint in July or, better yet, wait until 2010 to vote in a new President. 3. EDSA I and II brought only cosmetic, not systemic, changes. Been there, done that. 4. The world will not forgive another EDSA. The world… Continue

Posted by angela stuart-santiago on February 26, 2008 at 7:00pm — 6 Comments

Reactions please

Read Solita Monsod, then read this noted blogger's response to her. Please, tell us what you think. Continue

Posted by Romany Sedona on February 26, 2008 at 12:59am — No Comments

All Citizens

Many thanks to MLQ3 for noticing this l'il experiment. Anyone can sign in to be a member - and signing in is so ridiculously easy - and post their politically themed entries here. Even folks who don't have a blog can join up and have their say. Hey, we're all citizens, right?! Damn right! Continue

Posted by Romany Sedona on February 26, 2008 at 12:40am — No Comments

Much ado about nothing

So he called her a bitch. So the fuck what? It was funny as all hell - watching him squirm like that - but c’mon. It isn’t quite on the same level as Neri calling the prez evil (i suspect with a capital “E”). Joey Salceda is a typical young (or not so young) turk who throws these Americanisms around. Like Nereus Acosta said, it would be over-reacting to actually take offense at that. In fact, I kinda think that the President may have found that funny. Remember the way she spun Gloria Labandera?… Continue

Posted by Romany Sedona on February 22, 2008 at 4:33pm — 1 Comment

State Chart of Philippine Democracy: Status Update

One year ago, i posted possible changes to our existing political order. Now seems to be a good time to revisit the prospects of each scenari… Continue

Posted by carlos v. jugo on February 22, 2008 at 4:30am — No Comments

Welcome!

Welcome to the Republic of Pundits, citizen! This is an open invitation to anyone who writes politically themed blogs to join the Republic of Pundits. The aim RP is to gather the political thoughts of bloggers all in one place: HERE. Being placed in such close proximity, it is inevitable that so many thinkers will spark lively discussions about the state of Philippine politics. It's an experiment, if you want to call it that. I call it an experience we can all take part in. Cheers! Continue

Posted by Romany Sedona on February 22, 2008 at 1:28am — No Comments

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