I-Day is upon us. D-Day, too.
I’m referring, of course, to what many Filipinos feel is the dawn of a new day as represented by the ascension of Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III as the 15th President of the Republic.
The seeming national euphoria is underscored by his Inaugural on the back of a reformist agenda anchored on eliminating corruption, corruption that is, to many, personified by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
After the strictly formal Inaugural, there will be street dancing, dancing in celebration of P.Noy’s inauguration, and the departure of GMA.
Mrs. Arroyo will, however, not really be riding into the proverbial sunset aboard her limo.
She has her own spacious office in the 15th Congress as an elected lawmaker representing Pampanga’s first district.
Mrs. Arroyo says she will emulate India’s Sonja Gandhi who despite being leader of her political party sits as an ‘ordinary’ MP.
As Filipinos watch how the conduct of state affairs under President Noynoy will be, so to will they look askance at Arroyo whose loyal lap dog… errrh follower Norberto Gonzales, the exiting defense secretary, is forming what he presumptuously calls “a government-in-waiting.”
The remark is surely another way of saying that Gonzales will work to ensure the failure of Noynoy short of plotting extra legal moves to unseat him.
http://atmidfield.com/2010/06/11/norberto-gonzales-leader-of-the-anti-noynoy-opposition/
The hubris is not entirely surprising given the existing regime’s penchant for dishing out advice to the incoming government, advice that most Filipinos are scoffing at.
This is not to say that the honeymoon with the new administration will run for an indeterminate period.
But on its success rides the hopes of a people long deprived of good government.
There will be miss steps,
But this corner has every reason to believe that this time around, the absence of transparency, accountability, and integrity that so marked the Arroyo regime will not be repeated.
Godspeed, President Noynoy Aquino.
Popularity: 2% [?]
Presi-Noy steps into Malacanang for a population eager for him to improve Pilipinas with regards much reduced corruption in government, improved infrastructure, law and order, jobs and over-all quality of life.
One metric that can be used about the Noynoy administration is the FAILED-STATE-INDEX produced by the Fund For Peace. The latest 2010-report puts Pilipinas at #51; a lot better than Burma or Bangladesh (#24 and #25); almost like Egypt #49 and much worse than Indonesia #61, China #62 or Malaysia #110 and Spain #151.
In 2012, we can gauge the performance of the Noynoy administration and hopefully, the 2012-FAILED-STATE-INDEX report categorizes Pilipinas to be like Malaysia by then.
Noynoy should have a battlecry : “Pilipinas, by 2013, will be the
–Cuba–Jamaica of South East Asia!!!”CONGRATULATIONS TO PRESIDENT BENIGNO S. AQUINO III ON HIS INAUGURAL DAY, that will mark to all Filipinos, bringing the most historical, legendary political life ever, and the victorious result given by 3/4s or more of all Filipino supporters, (voters) who believe in him. From his father,Sen. Ninoy, and his loving Mom Ex. President Cory, He will follow the footsteps of being humble and kind to the service of the people, as Tita Cory said before she’s gone “TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER”. Even though, it pertains to her family, but also dedicated to all Filipinos so there will be peace and caring. CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN…. I WILL CONTINUE SUPPORTING YOU IN MY PRAYERS. CAROL >> SEATTLE WA USA <<
To Noynoy,
Godspeed and good hunting!
Dean
Dean,
Hilario Davide is head of the Truth Commission.
Force or farce?
Force is certainly not the word. Farce..well let’s see. I would have wanted someone else. Someone with the aggressiveness of a bounty hunter.
Dean
Would you be happy if Manong Abe M. is part of the team?
oops…sorry, wrong framing.
farce. he was quick to swear in gloring at the height of erap’s impeachment trial, forgetting to decide whether or not the impeachment trial itself was indeed over.
we need to feel the changes as noynoy stands as president…
but he’s words are enough for that??
we should not easily believe in his words,,
we should not only stand their looking at him,
we should help him and change our country….
Four specific promises in Noynoy inauguration speech:
(1) he will increase the size of the PNP and Military; “Palalakasin at palalaguin natin ang bilang ng ating kasundaluhan at kapulisan, hindi para tugunan ang interes ng mga naghahari-harian, ngunit para proteksyunan ang mamamayan. Itinataya nila ang kanilang buhay para mayroong pagkakataon sa katahimikan at kapayapaan sa sambayanan. Dumoble na ang populasyong kanilang binabantayan, nanatili naman sila sa bilang. Hindi tama na ang nagmamalasakit ay kinakawawa.
(2) Change to infrastructure contracts : Contractors who build will also have the contracts to maintain the highways, buildings, etc.
“Mula ngayon, hindi na puwede ang “puwede na” pagdating sa mga kalye, tulay at gusali dahil magiging responsibilidad ng mga kontratista ang panatilihing nasa mabuting kalagayan ang mga proyekto nila.
(3) More public school buildings : Hindi natin ipagpapaliban ang mga pangangailangan ng ating mga estudyante, kaya’t sisikapin nating punan ang kakulangan sa ating mga silid-aralan.
(4) Job-creation via public works hiring : Bubuhayin natin ang programang “emergency employment” ng dating pangulong Corazon Aquino sa pagtatayo ng mga bagong imprastraktura na ito. Ito ay magbibigay ng trabaho sa mga local na komunidad at makakatulong sa pagpapalago ng kanila at ng ating ekonomiya.
Nonoy administration Memorandum Circular Number 1 : “All presidential appointees under co-terminus status and/or those occupying positions created in excess of the authorized staffing pattern in all departments, offices, agencies and bureaus in the executive branch, are deemed separated from the service as of noon of June 30, 2010″ .
Giyera-patani words against the GMA last-minute appointees :
“In order to prevent the unnecessary destruction of government operations, and the impairment of all official processes as well as the delivery of services to the people, all positions occupied by non-CESO and Presidential appointees are hereby declared vacant as of noon of June 30” …. The “complete turnover” of books, equipment and other government paraphernalia was also directed by Malacañang on those who will be vacating their posts.Lacierda said Memorandum Circular No. 1 “shall take effect immediately.”
“Leadership is not magnetic personality, that can just as well be a glib tongue. It is not “making friends and influencing people”, that is flattery. Leadership is lifting a person’s vision to higher sights, the raising of a person’s performance to a higher standard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations.”
— Peter F. Drucker
I hope that Noynoy will prove to be a true leader who will inspire Filipinos to change and aspire for a better Philippines.
TV anchor, PDI columnist eyed for Palace post
By Christine Avendaño Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 07/02/2010 MANILA, Philippines—Television news anchor Ricky Carandang and Inquirer columnist Manuel “Manolo” Quezon III are among those being considered to head the communications department that would replace the office of the Press Secretary under the Aquino administration.
“I cannot confirm but their names were mentioned. But there is no action yet,” Lacierda told reporters.
go! go! go!
president
noynoy aquino
sna mabago mo ang pilipinas……………………….
With the “happy days theme” celebration of Noynoy inauguration behind already, the Manila Times reports the United Nations requesting the Noynoy Administration about Pilipinas governance, in particular,
Between France/Germany/European Union asking Noynoy administration to focus on media- and human rights killings, the United Nations asking for progress on poverty and education and the take-charge hardworking focus of Presi-Noy and his cabinet members, then 2011 and future years can only be better for Pinoys-in-Pinas.
Sir,
Nalaman po namin ang panawagan ng Presidenting Baklang Panot na masugpo ang korapsyion.
Tama sana kung kanya ng ipa-abolish ang “pork barrel “na kasama sa national budget at binubulsa
lamang ng mga kongresista at mga senador. Bilyon-bilyon ang nawawala na binabayaran na mga buwis
ng taongbayan na kinokurakot lamang nila. Kung hindi lamang niya ma-abolish ay mabuti pa magkaroon
ng “military junta” para mabago ang sistema NG BULOK NA GOBYERNO NG pINAS.
Members-A & E Society
Riyadh ,KSA
Presidenting Baklang Panot (Noynoy Aquino)
Sir,
Huwag na tayong magkunwari. Saan ang pangako mo na baguhin ang kalagayan ng bansang Pinas.
Magpakalalaki ka naman , i-abolish mo iyong ” pork barrel” na siyang nagpapahirap sa bayan tulad ng
panawagan ng CBCP at iba pa. Kalimutan mo iyong kaalyado mo sa kongreso at senado panigan mo
iyong kapakanan ng taong bayan.
C. B. Lopez
A & E Society
Riyadh, KSA