Sniffing Dogs Needed in Government Offices

I just attended an anti corruption seminar at Lasalle university in Manila. It was funded by the Asia foundation purposely to equip the Northern Luzon Coalition on Good Governance,an umbrella organization of different monitoring groups in region 1,2 and CAR. The seminar is primarily aimed at customizing corruption prevention, tools, modules for engaging Local Government Units in Northern Luzon. The two day workshop was very educational on my part because I was able to realize that corruption can only be contained in our government if the top leaders will genuinely initiate reforms to curb the corrupt practices being done in the country today.The seminar reminded me of our plight to help the government catch some people involved in pocketing millions of pesos from the proceeds of a ghost reforestation project in Maligcong Mt. Province PHIL. but its ironic because they seem not interested in catching the thieves! These government offices in charge of prosecuting culprits move only when someone is diligently following up the case who traveled far from the province, what happens if he gets tired sick or is dead? The law gives ultimatums for answering requests and motions but it is not effective if no one complains,its impossible to be filing complaints in every office because every office have the same practice. why cant the government place sniffing dogs to expose the rotten practices?Why can't the government check all its agencies if their web site is functional so the citizens can help sniff too they can be helpful. I tried emailing the Ombudsman,Department of justice and the commission on audit regarding our plight of very slow action on their part but until this day we got no feed back. You have to go to their office personally only to be informed that the office is waiting for the response of another office before it will move. Complainants traveled for long hours to these offices yet the pain they encountered is never reckoned with.

Pastors, Priests and lay leaders supported massive vote buying in MP

On the guise of good Samaritans the rich politicians approached these church leaders and donated huge sum of money for certain projects of the church members. Knowing full well that the good intention of the giver is purposely to get the votes of their flocks, they accepted the gift offering making it morally wrong. I believe no amount of confession can justify these practice of accepting bribes from politicians. Worst thing that happened was the distribution of money to the church members as if they are receiving legitimate pay cash. This was done a day before the election last May 14 2007 by no other than the pastors themselves!
These people who call themselves workers of GOD usually frequent the den of rich politicians selling their flocks for votes. On Sundays they preach as if they had not been feasting on the table of the devil, they even pray for its prosperity, what an irony. What on heaven and moral authority can they claim now to preach salvation and good deeds when they cannot distinguish evil money from the good one? I mean detecting good from evil is a pastor’s job to impart to the innocent flocks, yet what are these we see and hear, supporting corrupt politicians and promoting corruptions?

How to Ripen a Revolt

Rebellion has many faces and leaders of governments can't make a face of it.
Disregarding those we already know that make rebels commit crime of rebellion, Allow me to point out some attitude that the masses consciously or unconsciously project and I consider it a rebellion in the making.Take for instance the apathy and lack of concern of the people to the call of leaders for unity,the people see the hypocrisy of leaders who are in power so that instead of heeding their call it is a thumbs down as a result. WE see top officials grandstanding and showing off their ability, but the people know better many of them are in office to protect their vested interest. People become rebels in their heart when leaders are liars and hypocrites. Every word they say although with honest intent are received with crossed fingers. How to ripen a revolt? well, allow the existing government to continue its corruption then it will self destruct. This is a peaceful revolution if others don't succeed.

INAYAN YA KASIYANA, TABOO AND HOPEFULLY

Inayan, is an Igorot term which means taboo, bad or a violation. It is also an expression uttered to warn someone not to execute an evil plan, break an existing custom and beliefs. It is a general term uttered when faced with danger too Inayan! [shock!]. Inayan di man-akew ya men-patey[It is bad to steal and kill] Inayan di switiken di gobyerno[Don't corrupt the Government] Inayan di mangbakas si ugali [It is a taboo to violate a belief] Inayan has some variations when used in different situations as shown in the examples above.

Kasiyana is another igorot word that is dramatically used to comfort and give hope even though everything is hopeless. It is uttered with the utmost sincerity to ease the pain. Generally, it can be expressed by anybody but specifically it should be used by persons who are realy sincere in their heart. A hypocrite should not use this word of hope for it will just negate its true comforting message. "Kasiyana et matago ka"[you will live] "kasiyana et gumawis ka [you will get well soon]. But when a thief says," kasiyana," it would necessarily mean "hopefully I won't be caught".

Karma at the Deparment of Public works and Highways

They say that all things a man will do to their fellow men will always come back to him whether it is bad or good.When Rudy Camarillo was the former chief accountant of the Department of public works and Highways mountain province engineering district in the year 1980, it was during that time that the DPWH of Ifugao sold some bridge materials to the DPWH of Mountain province engineering district, being the person who is responsible to sign the documents, since Mr. Gasmenia who is suppose to do the work was on leave, so Mr. Camarillo affixed his signature on said bridge documents. He said that in all innocence he signed because he thought it was a legitimate transaction, since it was a customary document proceedure during those times. He did not know according to him, that the bridge sold by the people of the Ifugao Engineering district to the mountain province engineering district were stolen bridge materials, a big blunder on his part. After sometime a complaint was filed against the district engineer and several companions for falsification of public documents, Mr. Camarillo was pleaded in the complaint because his name was found at the illegal document, the case dragged for many years at the Sandigan Bayan and the appellate courts, Camarillo did not attend the proceedings because he believes that he is innocent, that his companions will not include him as he did not partake in the proceeds of the crime. Then finally the verdict came out and he was declared guilty as the others as well. So he just kept quiet and accepted his fate,years passed and all his companions including the complainant died except for a certain Roland Ramirez who became a preacher. Camarillo was hospitalized for kidney trouble and was on dialysis for many months, he said he prayed to JESUS CHRIST to make him live longer to prove to the people concerned including the Department of Justice and the Office of the President that he is innocent yet there is the miscarriage of justice. Rudy Camarillo survived the dreaded kidney desease and surviving with out a retirement benefit during his twilight years since it was forfeited. But still praying that karma and miracles still abound and he hopes to get one someday before leaving his earthly life.

DEAF COMPUTERS PART 2

SCHOLARSHIPS IS ONE WAY THE TALENTED FILIPINO CAN GET A DEGREE IN A CHOSEN FIELD. I AM ONE OF THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE A BENEFICIARY, SO I BROWSED MAGAZINES AND NEWS PAPERS TO FIND ONE. I CAME UPON A DOST INVITATION FOR A SCHOLARSHIP IN A MAGAZINE, I WAS VERY HAPPY AND TRIED TO FIND THE ADDRESS AT AN INTERNET CAFE, I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO DOWNLOAD THE NEEDED FORMS SO THAT I WILL FILL IT UP TO BEAT THE DEADLINE BUT THE THE COMPUTER ALWAYS DISPLAY THE FOLLOWING, THAT THE WEB PAGE CANNOT BE FOUND. I DOUBLE CHECKED THE EMAIL SEVERAL TIMES BUT I GOT THE SAME RESULT, I TRIED TO CHECK THE INTERNET CONNECTION AND ITS ALRIGHT, TO SATISFY MYSELF I OPENED THE OTHER DOST OFFICES AND THE WEB SITES ARE OPENED EXCEPT THIS OFFICE; [PLEASE READ THE PARAGRAPH BELOW].
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Sec. Estrella F. Alabastro of the Department of Science and Technology announces 400 scholarship slots for master's and doctoral degrees for school year 2007-2008 under the Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP). The scholarships are open to Filipino citizens, not more than 45 years old, in good health and have passed the admission requirements for graduate studies in any DOST identified institutions.

According to Secretary Alabastro, there are three program categories where students may apply to.- MS/Ph.D. in S&T priority fields of study; MEd/Ph.D in Science and Mathematics Education and Straight BS-MS Program.

Dr. Ester B. Ogena, Director of the DOST-Science Education Institute said that the S&T priority fields of study being offered are Biotechnology, Basic Science, Materials Science and Engineering, Medical & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Information & Communications Technology; Microelectronics, Earth and Space Science, Agriculture, Forestry & Natural resources, Fisheries and marine Science, Environment and Science and Mathematics Education.

This program is a concerted effort of DOST, its various councils and institutes to accelerate the production of high-level human resources needed for S&T activities especially in the area of research and development. For almost 50 years now, the scholarship programs of DOST have produced quality S&T human resources who are now participating and assuming leadership roles in the S&T activities of the country.

Qualifiers to the scholarships will be awarded free tuition and other school fees, monthly stipend, transportation allowance, book allowance, group accident insurance and thesis/dissertation allowance.

Interested applicants may secure application forms at DOST-SEI, 3rd Floor, PTRI Bldg., General Santos Avenue, Bicutan Taguig Metro Manila. Forms may also be downloaded from this website. For more information about the ACTHRD, contact the DOST-SEI at telephone numbers (02) 837-1359; (02)837-1333; (02)8390083; or visit the website at www.science-scholarships.ph.

WILL SOMEBODY HELP, I WOULD LIKE TO USE THE INTERNET IN MY TRANSACTIONS WITH THE DOST BECAUSE I HAVE NO MONEY FOR TRAVEL AND LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE EXPENSE. THE INTERNET IS THE CHEAPEST I CAN AFFORD.

Corruption is a Custom

Philippine laws on criminal justice provide protection of the accused by maintaining the principle that they are innocent unless proven guilty. This will give them the benefit of the doubt, that they are presumed innocent until the final verdict. This presumption is taken in its all encompassing aspect so that looking into the possibility of the commission of corruption or other crimes is doused by the waters of disbelief of investigating officials. Complainants are portrayed as pesky, disgruntled and sour graping individuals. This kind of outlook by many Filipino leaders should be reversed and consider reported anomalies a cause for an immediate investigation of the complaint, yet still the presumption of innocence is observed. Corruption is so rampant in most government offices that filling a complaint involving its officers is kicking the pricks. Benefit of the doubt that public officials are doing their job well and clean is a principle giving a cloak of protection to white collar thieves in the government organization. Stealing government money, properties and other items from the government is not considered a sin by many. This kind of moral decadence is increasing daily so that nationalism is just a byword spoken without encouraging effect. Now,fellow Filipinos and Igorots, should we just look at our corrupt public servants tear our nation to pieces and leave everything to,”k sera, sera whatever will be will be”?