QUESTION: Sir John, ano ang determinant mo na ang isang government manager or politician ay hindi corrupt?
ANSWER: That is a boring and simple question. The answer is, if he PERSONALLY conducts a lecture on his staff/team about the different kinds of corrupt/irregular practices and gives them a clear instruction on how to report it to proper authorities in case they encounter one.
Do you know someone who meets my criteria/determinant? Wala. That explains how and why corruption persists to become part of the Filipino culture. Hintayin mo (suntok sa buwan sa 2016) pag ako na maging Senador, gagawin kong batas yan na magkakaroon ng MANDATORY Anti-Corruption Video Seminar once every six months ang lahat na government officers, employees, consultant, and contractors.
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Democracy is not just tolerance to political chit-chat. Democracy is meeting the aspirations of the people. In the Philippines, Democracy is not achieved at all. As of March 2011, some 20.5 percent of Filipinos or about 4.1 million families are going hungry while 51 percent, or some 10.4 million families, consider themselves poor.
QUESTION: Sir John, did we achieve democracy at the post-marcos era? ANSWER: Not at all. Political and economic power just keep on transfering from the hand of one oligarchy/plutocacy to the hand of another oligarchy/plutocracy. You can't blame media, they are just profiteering. Blame the voters.
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QUESTION: Sir John, sometimes I see you as the "Oracle". What do you see if Marcos will be allowed to be burried in Libingan ng mga Bayani? ANSWER: hahahahaha Oracle hahahaha. I see a huge crowd of people behind the coffin, bigger crowd than the Cory and Ninoy combined, people show of frustration on the Post-Marcos economic turmoils, longmarch from Ilocos to Fort Bonifacio. I don't see sufficient media coverage.
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QUESTION: Sir John, I read your blog. Can you show evidence that Philippine Government favors the rich and discriminates the poor? ANSWER: Yes I can. Example is DFA Passport section. If you can afford to pay extra, you can get express fast passport service; if you can't afford ehh doon ka sa regular slow service.
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QUESTION: Sir John, why is Philippines unsafe? ANSWER: Philippines is a dangerous place. Licensing is corrupted. As a result, drivers are not disciplined. Skepticism grows against real estate agents because of a prevailing nationwide customer dissatisfaction mistrust. The streets is not safe because you don't know who among those people who carry firearm in their cars are psychologically unfit.
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QUESTION: Sir John, do you think population size is the cause of economic problem in Philippines? ANSWER: As an economist, I don't believe in using per capita income as economic indicator. In globalization, a country can compete if it can earn much from something it sells outside, whether product or service. The only exportable thing from Philippines is labor and it is based on population size.
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QUESTION: Sir John, what is the wisdom behind the postponement of the ARMM Election this August 2011? ANSWER: I already answered that last month. The postponement/appointment is a suggestion that originated from us the MNLF. The purpose is to administratively reboot and reformat a corrupted system and make it ready for a fair and honest campaigning and election in 2013.
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QUESTION: Sir John, do you support the Oust Merceditas Gutierrez (OMG)? ANSWER: Jueteng nandyan pa sa PNoy Administration. Red-tape in Professional Regulations Commission nandyan pa sa PNoy Administration. The Administration has to show good faith and sincerity in busting graft and corrupt practices before I support it before we support his plan to puppeteer the office of the Ombudsman.
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I dedicate this blog to my friends who celebrate their birthday today and tomorrow.
Cherryl Lude Talian Valdez, Dario Petalcorin, Efren Calata, Janael Ravanes Petalcorin, Joyce Alvarez, Kahoko Chan, Mark Guthrie, Princeton Uy, Regine Velasquez
Berry Grapes, Christine Kate, Albert Remollo, Attaban Girllie Tangid, Novel Bernabe Estillore, Fuel Up, George PaTs
