We are not safe!

The brazen attack in Glorietta simply represents the state of our nation and communities. If such a high security area as the premier mall in the nation could be attacked, then what of our gated communities? How safe are we?

Glorietta’s Emirate Security Services is owned by a former PNP NCRPO Chief General Aglipay. If his men could not prevent such an occurrence, what more the other security agencies or Policemen of Makati?

The criminals that perpetrated the attack just took advantage of the lack of strict implementation on the use of police uniforms. Any Tom, Dick or Harry can buy these uniforms in Quiapo or the Tiangge’s or, even make them on their own. Furthermore, they had obviously planned their entry, but true to their nature as low class goons, broke the glass displays instead of just asking for the watches. This called the attention of Tinga’s bodyguards who botched their whole plan. At least we know Tinga will be safe and he chooses to have lunch at a more costlier place rather than the FORT. That’s another issue all together.

Another question though is how, even with metal detectors did Tinga’s men get in the mall with their own guns? Shouldn’t the Mayor be safe in the hands of Mall security, dogs and all? I guess the answer is obvious.

There needs to be a lot of explaining to be done here by almost everybody- including Ayala Malls, again! How safe is this place for all of us? I doubt that the Mall will remove Emirates Security and you can bet our bottoms on that!

Calling on all authorities to set guidelines on the use of uniforms and policies on entrance to private subdivisions, condominiums and buildings.

ERAP in lalalalalala Land

The whole speech of ERAP today just gives us a glimpse of how fractured our society is at present and how politicians would manipulate this to their end. He chose an audience that would obviously accept any concocted dream that his speech writers created. He belied everything and so believed himself during his delivery that he actually forgot the truth! When he was delivering his obviously dream speech, he forgot about his friend and confidant, Governor Singson who turned against him and caused his downfall. His acting prowess obviously leapt out in his tirade of lies and dreams and once again projected the actor that he is and will always be.

It’s all the same shady characters and washed out politicians like Maceda standing behind this drunkard despot justifying the decision as against the document ERAP signed as a condition for his pardon. Even Jejomar Binay who is searching for political relevance in 2010 was all smiles given that he already assured some votes around Laguna where most of the squatters of Makati where transferred ahead of the 2010 elections. Take note, most of them still choose to vote in Makati even though they are no longer bonafide residents thanks to the PNR and Bayani Fernando.

The Cabal that came to Tondo today is no one else’ fault but GMA’s and her lack of political will. Had she not pardoned this criminal, he would still be where he should be – jail!

ERAP is not the problem here. Our problem as a people is our lack of memory and how easily we are duped. It is our penchant for forgiving and forgetting. It is the large gap between the have’s and those who don’t. Our problem is our society and the norms we live by. How to change it remains in our hands.

ERAP is free to dream. He is even freer to aspire for any position. The decision remains with the Filipino on whether they would help ERAP achieve his or achieve their own dream for change in our nation.

ERAP was in Lala land today! Are you? You decide.