Botched conspiracy!

EDITORIAL

It seems that the saga haunting Barangay San Lorenzo is not yet over with the reappearance of those who are really the people behind this political drama.

Once again, loosing barangay councilor candidate and former Jay Santiago ally, Marlene Po has reappeared together with her cabal of so called concerned citizens opposing the reinstatement of the suspended barangay chairman. Once again the 5 kagawads have reappeared, unable to fathom or accept the order from Executive Secretary Ermita no less. It would seem that the exhaustive study made in Malacanang on how this whole affair was handled at the local government unit of Makati City was not sufficient enough for these likewise citizens of the Barangay. They have now filed request upon request for the reversal of the order by the Executive Secretary, even using connections in the palace to lobby the Office of ES Ermita to change its position. How can they be so conniving and demeaning as to question the capabilities of the lawyers there. It seems that if it were still possible, they would take this all the way to the supreme court.

What does not appeal to them is already the conclusion that all the charges filed against the suspended barangay chairman were in fact clearly created to remove him from continuously opposing the re-zoning of the barangay. Malacanang found all the charges baseless except for the DSAP check which was after all a project introduced by Marlene Po and her cohorts.

Even the truth came to light from the palace itself as regards the “waiting shed” issue which was after all a project of Councilor Jocelyn Hernandez. So, in filing the case against the chairman that the waiting sheds were a ghost project, did the complainant councilor admit to any wrong doing herself or was it just as the chairman put it in his statement that some of these councilor complainants are themselves ghost officials in the barangay.

Malacanang likewise junked the position of the city council on the issue of the lightposts as the complainants themselves were party to approving process, most specially Norman Golez.

The conspiracy in barangay san lorenzo may have worked in re-zoning the barangay and removing the obstacle to it temporarily. But in the end, the conspiracy was unravelled and the truth revealed for its true objective, a simple power grab from the legitimate and chosen official of the community.

Now that the water is draining from the pond, all these little fishes are trying to jump out looking for political salvation. Looks like that would be far from happening before 16 October 2009.

And before the Liberal party comes to town to choose their candidates, it would be wise to look at the history of these 5 kagawads and how they perpetrated and participated in the San Lorenzo conspiracy.

Willie Revillame should go, ABS-CBN should know!

Willie Revillame has taken an indefinite leave of absence from his popular noontime show.  Or at least that is what is being stated by the management of ABS-CBN instead of really stating a fact that he has been suspended.  Obviously his tirade during the funeral procession of Cory from Greenhills in San Juan to the Manila Cathedral live on air piqued some officials at ABS-CBN, when Willie shouted on air against showing segments of the funeral march during his show.  It took Gabby Lopez and some of his officials some time before they could react to the issue given that Wowowee is one of the highest rated and  grossing show on the network based on advertising receipts. It had to take 47,000 viewers (and still growing) from all over the world petitioning for the removal of the highest paid TV host to make ABS-CBN officials act on the insult that was first addressed to them but were seen by the Filipino viewing public as un-becoming and grossly inappropriate behavior given that the nation was in mourning.

Obviously Willie is not from a very well educated background, otherwise he would have known what was appropriate behavior at that time.  His antics have become worse in recent times as reported by other news outlets and blogs. Which now brings to question the stand of ABS-CBN network on how it should be part of morally up-lifting the nation.  Condoning Willie and his antics and insults on air would be tantamount to saying that the Kapamilya network has the same values.  In fact they should dis-associate themselves from this boob of a host and retain some self respect for the network and its owners.

It seems that success has gotten into the head of this show host.  Thinking that he is a money maker for the network and an endorser for Presidentiables, he can do anything on air without getting sanctioned or penalized for it. Nobody should be above the law, least of all someone who is on air everyday and whose actions are being emulated by the Filipino youth.  Willie is no longer a positive image for ABS-CBN and they should have known that long before when he was caught driving an illegally imported vehicle.  They should make him know that now.  Soon crocodile tears will come out from his eyes once again on air where he will make a plea of forgiveness to the public.  Should we believe him would be the question.  I’m sure Kris Aquino did (forgive him), but nobody takes her seriously anyway nor is she an expert on moral standards.

Consumer brands being endorsed by Willie should also know that the mere association with him at this moment is tantamount to being associated with a negative proposition- it is brand suicide.  Some crass creative directors may disagree, but that is the risk that they have to take when they sell their concepts to the Brand Managers and owners. PANA or the Philippine Association of National Advertisers have already individually and unofficially discussed the matter with ABS-CBN officials.  An official statement has yet to be stated however.

Even without Willie as a host on his noontime show (Willie is an owner), the show would probably survive given that it has already developed a following worldwide.  However if he stays on, advertising revenues would dry up.  It is still a wonder why Unilever is associating itself with the show given the antics and the insults that Willie dishes out during their segment when he says comments about the armpits of women.  We are sure that Unilever officials cringe at this when they view the segments.

Maybe it should be up the advertisers and viewers to make a decision for ABS-CBN to take out this arrogant show host.  The MTRCB is surely dragging its foot on this.  For ABS-CBN it is a business and when the ratings go down because no one is watching, the advertising revenue will surely dry up.

The San Lorenzo Village Monitor calls on all advertisers (PANA and NON-PANA members), advertising agencies and viewers who live in Barangay San Lorenzo and have their businesses here to boycott Wowowee until such time that ABS-CBN makes an official statement removing Willie Revillame from its network.  Petition for his removal at:  http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?badwilly

Willie should go, ABS-CBN should know!

Killer jurassic rock island along Buendia

It seems that the Makati City government has approved a project that has no consideration for motorist, most specially those on two wheels.  A new project along Buendia between EDSA and Paseo de Roxas caught the eye of the Monitor – the island between Buendia is currently being landscaped with Rocks of different sizes.  These are not small rocks that you find in gardens but big ones found in the Rivers of Ilocos and Roads along Baguio and Albay.  They are as big as human heads and are the hard type that are usually used to grind grain.

I could just imagine a car hitting the island.  Instead of saving the driver and passengers, it would obviously kill them.  What more for motorcycle riders who are mostly wearing fake chinese made helmets?  This project should be stopped and more thought be put into it.

Obviously someone will take offense and say that it is Art.  Well art has no place in the middle of the road, where the safety of the motorist and riding public are placed above anything else and should be paramount.  And if it is Art, it does not belong in Makati because it is ugly.

Mayor Binay should take a close look at this short sighted project before it affects his “Ganito kami sa makati” Presidential Ad campaign. When some drunk driver or motorcyclist dies because of this “jurassic bedrock” island, don’t tell us we did not warn you all.

It’s time to indulge!

Makati Philippines – Tired of the usual holiday treats?  Or just looking for a great unique gift that will be appreciated and remembered?  Well look no further as they may be your neighbors!  We looked for unusual delights available so far in the area and we found out that some delicious offerings are just a stroll away.

Let’s support our neighbors’ homegrown businesses!

Suzy Q – Apple Pie or Cassava CakeContact Information
Three Salcedo Place #1607-b Tordesillas St
Salcedo Village Makati City
(632) 844-0772 , (632) 844-6191, (0918) 909-4115

Sanlo’s Famous Empanadas and Tortas- Original Tortas or Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Text or call Ana at 8442853 or 0915-9042631
Store Location is at Petron Station, Dasmarinas Village, Makati City

Cookie Jar- Raisin Bread and BibingkaContact Information
15 Tampingco st, San Lorenzo, Makati City (8:00 AM to 6 PM only)
Salcedo Community Market (every saturdays only at 7:00 AM till 2PM)
Website at : qkitchen.multiply.com
(632) 818-8077 /0922-8177134The Qkitchen

 

More to come!

Report filed – PAG

 

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