Last night, First Gentleman Mike Arroyo visited St. Luke’s Medical Center. Why? No one knows, except that some malicious tongues wag that he might have visited his bosom buddy and fellow Rotarian Joc-Joc Bolante. Possible. Why? Discuss Rotarian matters since Bolante has been away for two and a half years?
Maybe ask him to “stay the course”? Various personalities have been going to St. Luke’s lately, having “chest pains”, like ex-VP Teofisto Guingona Jr. (now with Opposition), ex-Senators Jun Magsaysay (now with the elite reformers) and Ernie Maceda (forever be with Erap?) . Maybe FG (forever be at the side of wife) wants to see for himself if Bolante remains true to the mafiosi credo—omerta.
Or, maybe, he consulted his cardiologist, the same one attending Joc-Joc’s chest pain needs. I would imagine Joc-Joc clutching his chest. He’s getting all these brickbats and angry looks. Afraid? Replace that nurse quick! She stared at me, I would imagine Joc-Joc saying that. She blames me for her shabby pay. Maybe she’s the daughter of a farmer?
Or maybe, just maybe, giving some tips on how to handle those grey hairs? Maybe a confidential tip on how to escape detention, err, detection, and go have that haircut and hair-coloring over at Reyes’ salon? FG issued a statement yesterday expressing that concern. Losing hair? Try Nizoral.
Joc-Joc Bolante, an alleged big-time thief, is having all the fun. I would imagine him again clutching his chest, proud of all the attention he’s getting. His ex-boss at Prudential says he has tons of PR. Maybe Joc-Joc’s thinking he can weasel his way out of this one, as always.
Imagine, you reportedly stole at least 758 million in public funds and you’re being treated like royalty? Criminals who stole 10 pesos are receiving the brutal treatment in various police stations nationwide. Others even got the “royal treatment”—a lethal salvage.
Well, in this part of the world, when you steal big, you’re celebrity. People admire you for stealing their money big-time. And get away with the royal treatment. Spa for thieves, anyone?
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Where is the outrage? Are we now all “manhid”?
nah. it’s there, my friend. and you know what I fear the most? Historically, Filipinos are a patient lot. But, when the masses explode, they explode big-time. Case in point: May 1.
Poor First Gentleman. He’s being accused of trying to talk with Bolante, when it’s his time for rehabilitation. see http://www.gmanews.tv/story/130316/Mike-Arroyo-St-Lukes-visit-was-for-rehab-session-not-Bolante-visit.
He just visited his cardiologist, the same doctor attending to Bolante. Got the info he needed. Bolante is “on course”. FG says he’s going on the road to recovery, since he’s following his doctor’s orders. A message for Bolante? Follow the “doctor’s” orders and you’ll be fine? Such malicious mind!
That’s the problem with our society. Masyado tayong malisyosong mag-isip.
Oh by the way, sorry if I wrote “last night”. When I was writing this piece, my room’s all shaded down. Thought it’s still midnight or what. Or, am I in the Philippines? Maybe not. It’s still dark here.
” Last night” should have been “This morning”. Again, my apologies.
If JocJoc is found guilty of plunder… there is GMA to the rescue with her now common stroke of the pen… Absolute pardon!!!.. TSK! TSK! kawawa naman ang bansang pinoy … hindi na ata uso ang justice dito sa musmos na bansa natin… iba ang justice ng mga mayayaman at popular na mga personalities at iba rin ang justice sa mga hampas lupa na mahihirap na pinoy… kawawang Pilipinas…
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Joc Joc Bolante:The Rotary 4-way Test or Omerta?
Will Joc Joc Bolante Bolante,a prominent Rotarian AND the architect of the Great Fertilizer Scam pass the Four Way “Rotary Test” of Truth
Or will Joc-Joc Bolante observe the time-honored Omerta code of silence of the Pidal Clan to protect Jose Pidal,his bosom buddy?
I guess Jocjoc is just buying time until the GMA-leaning Supreme Court resumes its session and quash the arrest order issued by the Senate. Wanna bet? This is another Neri in the making.
Juan,
yes. he already paid for that time—with his silence
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