http://www.gmanews.tv/story/176413/16-rp-seamen-abducted-by-somali-pirates-in-one-week
Today, there are a total of 16 Filipino seafarers abducted by Somali pirates within the span of one week, leaving the total Filipino hostage abroad to 38. Somali has no central government. Without a government to deal with, the Philippines government is hesitant to conduct any form of negotiations. In essence, they won't and can't do anything about it. I foresee another episode of OFW drama. Except, this one doesn't seem to be played out on the media, EVEN THOUGH IT SHOULD! Hello? Our countrymen are being held against their will by Somali pirates? If no one will save them, especially their own government (who sent them out in the first place), THEN WHO WILL?
I recommend they take action like how the U.S. did in April, when one American was held hostage by Somali pirates. They sent in their snipers. NOW that is what I call efficient.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/13/world/africa/13pirates.html
Assurance of Clean 2010 elections in the Philippines?
I recommend they take action like how the U.S. did in April, when one American was held hostage by Somali pirates. They sent in their snipers. NOW that is what I call efficient.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/13/world/africa/13pirates.html
Assurance of Clean 2010 elections in the Philippines?
President Arroyo is "contemplating" the idea of running as a VP in the 2010 elections. Do I smell tyrannical dictator? or power hungry politician in the air? I hope Hilary manages to get a good whiff of the political air when she gets here. I smell trouble.
Convicted Rapist to Seek Pardon...AND THEN Will Run For Elections?
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20091105-234419/Freed-child-rapist-files-plea-for-absolute-pardon
LAST but not least. My favorite news article of the week. A convicted rapist and former Zamboanga del Norte Representative, Romeo Jalosjos, is seeking an absolute pardon from President Arroyo in order to run in politics once again.
"The President would be well within her power to grant a prisoner absolute pardon without seeking the opinion of the Board of Pardons and Parole (BPP), as what she did when she pardoned former president Joseph Estrada who was convicted of plunder, explained a BPP official who asked not to be named for not being authorized to speak to the media on these matters."
Jalosjos claims, if he can win two political elections, while in prison, imagine how much he could politically gain when he's out. Scary thought isn't it? A convicted rapist as a politician...ha! What a perfect combo.
LAST but not least. My favorite news article of the week. A convicted rapist and former Zamboanga del Norte Representative, Romeo Jalosjos, is seeking an absolute pardon from President Arroyo in order to run in politics once again.
"The President would be well within her power to grant a prisoner absolute pardon without seeking the opinion of the Board of Pardons and Parole (BPP), as what she did when she pardoned former president Joseph Estrada who was convicted of plunder, explained a BPP official who asked not to be named for not being authorized to speak to the media on these matters."
Jalosjos claims, if he can win two political elections, while in prison, imagine how much he could politically gain when he's out. Scary thought isn't it? A convicted rapist as a politician...ha! What a perfect combo.