I’ve Decided...

Impeachment and Disbarment

TThe outcome of the VP's meltdown triggered and brought strings of reactions from every sector. One group plans to IMPEACH the second highest government official in the land.

Impeachment, per se, is a process of charging a government official with either a crime or misconduct before a tribunal such as the Senate. It is a process of bringing charges of wrongdoing. Impeachment is a stepping stone in removing a government official from office.

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It looked like napabilis pa nga ang proseso. A group of 16 or so civilians filed impeachment complaints against the VP --advocacy groups including civil society organizations, religious leaders, sectoral representatives, and families of victims of extrajudicial killings. We saw former Senator Leila de Lima ... but she was not one of those who signed the articles of impeachment.

She can not be the ACCUSER and the PLAINTIFF and act as PROSECUTOR at the same time.

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The COMPLAINANTS are the SIGNATORIES. And since they asked Leila to be their lawyer, she could not simultaneously be the COMPLAINANT and the COUNSEL.

To avoid technicalities ... the former senator settled just to be their spokesperson.

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Some netizens were asking if they could join the group. A lawyer friend commented the first batch of complainants does not preclude any citizen or organization from filing.

As they say ... the MORE ... the MERRIER.

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Like a typical soap opera ... the story will not be juicer and intriguing if there are no twists and turns. Who else provided these much-needed plot twists... other than the President himself.

Can you imagine the ship is almost smoothly sailing as the first batch of disgruntled citizens filed much-needed articles of impeachment and here he comes with his pronouncement that he disagrees with the plan ... because it is not important.

Ano ba siya DINAGA? Or wala lang siya talagang bayag sumalungat sa ating spoiled brat na prinsesa?

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Did his pronouncements give credence and sterling evidence to PRRD's observation that he was a WEAK leader? He almost said that with negative undertones - wimpy and spineless!

Or does his STRENGTH was evident when he distance himself sa mga naguumpugang bato? "Sigi mag-file kayo ng inyong mga reklamo ... pero wala along kinalaman diyan ha?"

BRILLIANT MOVE ... if not a SHREWED PLOY or SCHEME!

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If you were to ask me ... I think what the president said and did was the BRILLIANT idea.

Umpisa ngayon ... MANANAHIMIK na siya sa isyung impeachment. He will let others do the dirty job of filing the articles of impeachment. Pag sumampa yan sa Kongreso, maghugas kamay na lang yan: "Huwag ninyo along sisihin. Desisyon nila yan ... Alangan namang pigilan ko?" O kitam?

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Marcos's pronouncements did not convince the seemingly determined civilian sectors who were getting tired of the VP's antics, pranks, and horseplays. It doesn't mean that because the President said so ... they will just follow him blindly.

The coalition of complainants said otherwise" We can't be held HOSTAGE just because the president feels that way ... we came here at our own VOLITION and nobody can't dictate what we need to do."

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Kompleto rekado ang mga grounds nila for impeachment ... Culpable violation of Constitution ... graft and corruption ... bribery... betrayal of public trust ... other high crimes ... isa na lang ground ang kulang ... and that is treason ... at grand slam na sana siya.

"Yong pagpanig niya sa mga Intsik ... hindi ba treason yon?" tanong ng isang kibitzer. Hindi pa ... hindi pa napagusapan yan sa Quadcom. Wait until somebody opens the pandora box ... at baka maihabol pa yan.

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On Tuesday ... the Makabayan bloc is on the same warpath. News has it that about 50 representatives will lead the filing of impeachment complaints.

Various sectors and groups want to get involved. Pursigido sila lahat. The 50 original complainants even blossomed to 70 according to Teddy Casino.

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If others want impeachment ... Larry Gadon, Presidential adviser to Poverty Alleviation Secretary ... wants VP Sara disbarred. The final draft has been made and he is on his way to the Supreme Court on Wednesday.

“Such statements coming from the second highest official of the land, seen and heard by millions of Filipinos are undoubtedly illegal, immoral, and condemnable. As a lawyer herself, she should be disbarred,” he said.

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Following the Vice President’s controversial online rant, National Security Adviser Secretary Eduardo Año said on Sunday that all threats to the life of President Marcos will be thoroughly investigated and “deemed a matter of national security.”

Lawmakers, led by the House Speaker, described Duterte's statement as criminal, destabilizing, and a direct threat to democracy.

VXON - 'KNT (Kanta Ng Tanga)' Live Session

One Liners

I was thinking NAKAKAHIYA ... ang MANGUTANG.

How time flies ... mas NAKAKAHIYA pala ang MANINGIL.

Some Questions About Borrowing Money

Question: Anong mga saying or proverb ang alam mo about borrowing money?

Answer: "He who is QUICK to borrow ... is always SLOW to pay."

There is another one. "I hate it when people are HAPPY to borrow money from you ... and then get MAD when you want your money back.:

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Question: If someone has a habit of borrowing money ... is that a warning sign to you?

Answer: A warning sign is by itself a RED FLAG. Some people call it a WAKE-UP CALL.  It is a TIP-OFF that you need to be careful and on one's guard.  It is a HAND-WRITING ON THE WALL na kailangan mong i-consider na isang babala.

Minsan ka lang nabudol ... huwag mo itong gawing panata.

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Question: How necessary it would be to pay back borrowed money?

Answer: Paying the money you borrowed on time shows what kind of person you are. It gives a positive picture of you and builds a responsible reputation of your name. The lender or the financial institution sees... that you can be trusted.

Trust when BROKEN ... can never be MENDED. 

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Question: Is it alright to say NO when someone borrows money?

Answer: YES ,,, who doesn't need money anyway? Be sure not to offer any explanation as to why you can't lend.

Ang isang mangungutang worth his salt can bend your explanations to his advantage, making you pick that hard-earned money at ipautang sa kanya.

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Question: What are some tips for lending money?

Answer: Huwag kang magpautang sa hindi mo pa kilala. If you know that the person doesn't have work ... or doesn't have any resources ... these are red flags for you to consider. 

Madali MAGPAUTANG ... pero hindi madali ang MAGBAYAD ng utang.

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Question: What have your parents taught you about borrowing money?

Answer: Mabuti pang MATULOG na gutom ... kaysa MAGISING kang hinahabol ng naniningil.

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Question: Who is irresponsible ... the lender or the borrower?

Answer: Both.  Isa kang IRRESPONSIBLE LENDER ... if you let someone borrow your money ... when you know for a fact na hindi siya makabayad.

Isa kang IRRESPONSIBLE BORROWER ... kung walang hiya kang nangungutang ... kahit right on the get-go wala kang panong magbayad.

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Question: Can you go to jail if you fail to pay what you borrowed?

Answer: Hindi naman ako abogado ... but as far as I know ... ang hindi pagbayad ng utang doesn't necessarily mean na ang police will issue arrest warrants. Ang pagkaroon mo ng utang is more CIVIL and not CRIMINAL in essence.

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Question: Can you bring a suit to someone who has not paid you your money?

Answer: I think so. I often heard people saying "walang NAKUKULONG dahil sa utang." That is true. Pero puede kang IHABLA in a civil case para makolekta ang pera na inutang mo.

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Question: If someone borrows money ... at hindi nagbabayad ... ginagamit ka lang niya?

Answer: Tinatanong pa ba yan? Gusto mo nang AWARD ... or gusto mo UMBAG?

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Question: Do you have any bad experiences with lending money?

Answer:  Just recently buong giting at tapang kong NAG-TULONG para sa isang pamilya ... pinahiram ko ng pera only to realize hindi ko pa pala nabili ang gamot ko. May NAITULONG ba ang pagiging good provider ko?

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Question: What lessons have you learned about lending your money?

Answer: Ang hindi marunong LUMINGON ... sa pinagutangan ... ay hindi na MAKABALIK at MAKAULIT ... kailanman!

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More Placements

Jane Darren Genobisa - Top 10 -- Miss Scuba International2024

Arjay Lopez - First Runner Up - Mister Deaf Universe 2024

Jasmin Ariola - Miss Deaf Universe 2024 - Winner

We can never get enough winnings and placements. November has just closed, and by my last count, we already have 60 titles to our name. Our first runner-up input is now reaching a record high.

It does not bother us that our neighbors are having a heyday when we fail to make it big in Alpha pageants. They consider the Philippines a "has been" ... a country that in the past was a record breaker, successful, and admired ... but is no longer any of these. in their estimate.

But what is happening this month is a testimony that you could not put a good country down. Yes ... we didn't score big in major pageants but the minor pageants provided a deluge of title and runner-up support.

Here are the latest ones: Jane Darren Genobisa is the Top 10 Miss Scuba International 2024, Arjay Lopez is the First Runner Up in Mister Deaf Universe 2024, and Jasmin Ariola is the Miss Deaf Universe 2024 Winner.

If one only uses their mind instead of their heart... one can be more objective in seeing the true picture.

The titles ... the crowns ... and the runner-up spots will definitely destroy their illusions.

Pageant Result: Ginoong Nueva Ecija 2024

The winners of Ginoong Nueva Ecija 2024 from left to right: Jericho de los Santos - Fourth Ambassador, Michael Dennis Gorospe - Second Ambassador, John Mico Calilung - Ginoong Nueva Ecija 2024 - Winner, Jose Mariano Jorge - First Ambassador, and Marc Ian Repancol - Third Ambassador. The pageant was held in San Jose City last December 1, 2024. The winners will represent Nueva Ecija in national pageants in 2025.