I came at 3:30 p.m. at the scheduled student forum yesterday. I was particularly hoping to see Gibo Teodoro Jr., a presidentiable. Actually, he's the only one whom I think I can accept as the next president of this country. I have admired this guy since I heard him speak at GMA 7's program "Isang Tanong." Gibo, given his background and accomplishments, is such a brilliant personality. So when I knew that he was coming here, I didn't let the opportunity pass without seeing and hearing him speak.
There is one problem, however.
After the long wait -- the forum started at almost 5 p.m. -- Gibo and Edu entered the venue and they were escorted by a number of politicians in Pampanga.
The officials were called one by one.
As I heard their names and looked at their faces, I realized, "Aha, this if fun! Seeing a bunch of local officials who all have no credibility. And not surprisingly, they're all on the administration party."
#1: Boking Morales. Mabalacat Mayor. For so many times, I heard my students from that area say that he has children with different women. And the people of Mabalacat don't really think it's big deal. One student I talked to in the CR said it seems just "normal" for the people of Mabalacat to be talking about Morales' other kids from other women. His credibility score for me: 0 %
Well, being a public servant should also mean being a role model to the constituents. If the poeple expect Tiger Woods or Manny Pacquiao to be morally upright, then the more that we should expect mayors to be morally upright. Don't you think so?
#2: Ed Pamintuan. SCAD Chair. Ha-ha. It wasn't the first time too that I heard him being really corrupt. I had a former student who became one of his staff at SCAD and she/he disclosed to me some of the corrupt practices that Pamintuan engages in. Nakakahiya.
His credibility score: 0%
Well, I'm not surprised. If GMA is corrupt, what else do we expect from these local officials na appointed lang?
#3: Tarzan Lazatin. Here comes another one. My close friends told me this former mayor of Angeles City has been "bar-hopping" at Fields Avenue. Hurray! Instead of getting rid of prostitution in the area, he's also enjoying watching GROs danced onstage wearing only their t-back underwear and knee-length boots. And I remember, when we invited him for a forum, he told the students that "Prostitution is here to stay; We can't eradicate it" and that "It has been here even before you (the students) were born." What a good answer from then Mayor of this city. Palakpak!
His credibility score: 0%
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Going back to the problem.
I have high regards for Gibo Teodoro Jr. I admire him for his achievements.
But for me to see him being escorted by politicians with no credibility, I don't know what to say now.
Kung talagang may galing at talino si Gibo, anong ginagawa nya sa administrasyon?
It was so awkward to see a presidentiable I admire being surrounded by corrupt, immoral at walang delicadesang mga pulitiko.
So now, I'm having second thoughts about this presidentiable.
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I prepared my question and was hoping to be able to ask him. Unfortunately, the moderator didn't notice I was already standing by the mic, so I just went back to my seat and soon left the forum.
I wasn't particularly impressed with Gibo in that forum. He didn't say anything new, nor anything specific. Hindi rin lumutang kahapon ang kanyang galing at talino.
And like other politicians, tunog nangangampanya at tunog trapo rin ang mga sagot nya.
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There is one problem, however.
After the long wait -- the forum started at almost 5 p.m. -- Gibo and Edu entered the venue and they were escorted by a number of politicians in Pampanga.
The officials were called one by one.
As I heard their names and looked at their faces, I realized, "Aha, this if fun! Seeing a bunch of local officials who all have no credibility. And not surprisingly, they're all on the administration party."
#1: Boking Morales. Mabalacat Mayor. For so many times, I heard my students from that area say that he has children with different women. And the people of Mabalacat don't really think it's big deal. One student I talked to in the CR said it seems just "normal" for the people of Mabalacat to be talking about Morales' other kids from other women. His credibility score for me: 0 %
Well, being a public servant should also mean being a role model to the constituents. If the poeple expect Tiger Woods or Manny Pacquiao to be morally upright, then the more that we should expect mayors to be morally upright. Don't you think so?
#2: Ed Pamintuan. SCAD Chair. Ha-ha. It wasn't the first time too that I heard him being really corrupt. I had a former student who became one of his staff at SCAD and she/he disclosed to me some of the corrupt practices that Pamintuan engages in. Nakakahiya.
His credibility score: 0%
Well, I'm not surprised. If GMA is corrupt, what else do we expect from these local officials na appointed lang?
#3: Tarzan Lazatin. Here comes another one. My close friends told me this former mayor of Angeles City has been "bar-hopping" at Fields Avenue. Hurray! Instead of getting rid of prostitution in the area, he's also enjoying watching GROs danced onstage wearing only their t-back underwear and knee-length boots. And I remember, when we invited him for a forum, he told the students that "Prostitution is here to stay; We can't eradicate it" and that "It has been here even before you (the students) were born." What a good answer from then Mayor of this city. Palakpak!
His credibility score: 0%
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Going back to the problem.
I have high regards for Gibo Teodoro Jr. I admire him for his achievements.
But for me to see him being escorted by politicians with no credibility, I don't know what to say now.
Kung talagang may galing at talino si Gibo, anong ginagawa nya sa administrasyon?
It was so awkward to see a presidentiable I admire being surrounded by corrupt, immoral at walang delicadesang mga pulitiko.
So now, I'm having second thoughts about this presidentiable.
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I prepared my question and was hoping to be able to ask him. Unfortunately, the moderator didn't notice I was already standing by the mic, so I just went back to my seat and soon left the forum.
I wasn't particularly impressed with Gibo in that forum. He didn't say anything new, nor anything specific. Hindi rin lumutang kahapon ang kanyang galing at talino.
And like other politicians, tunog nangangampanya at tunog trapo rin ang mga sagot nya.
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