The Big Fight of our Next President

Here we go again, the election is coming very nearly. Every voter is looking for a true change, they are hoping that the next leader of our country would make a difference compare to our past presidents.

My vote is for Rodrigo Duterte, but there is no assurance if he would win in presidential election. Despite the fact that he us very popular nowadays, we can't deny that he has a lot of bashers also. In the end, the decision is in the hands of the majority of the voters. By the way, here are my suggestion, how the next president could improve the lives of the poor and how to fight social injustice.

1. The next president should fight poverty through giving an equal opportunity to our fellowmen. Implementing 4PS is just a temporary solution to the problem. It could not totally help them to out from poverty. What they need is livelihood. So, the next president should provide a lot of jobs to lessen the unemployment rate. He/She sould give a mandatory command to the DOLE and to the local government that they need to work hard to persuade investors to expand their business.  Of course, the government should abolish the red tape to lessen the burden of those groups or individuals who wants to build a business.

2. The next president should also abolish the contractualization law. This is one of the reasons why we have a high unemployment rates. If you're ordinary worker, after five to six months you need to find a new job again. So, it is hard to survive in everyday, if your job is just a contractual basis. It is about time to amend this law to save the million Filipino people from hunger and depression. Not only that, the next president should also give attention to the system that once you're going older, the company will not hire you. The company should base their criteria not with the age, but to the experience of an applicant.

3. I believed that persuading foreign investors is not the only answer in terms of creating jobs. Of course, the government should also support our local businessmen. We have many dying industry here like the garment industry in Taytay or the shoe industry in Marikina. The president should help them to revive their business. The government should make a strong campaign against smuggling goods. So, the president needs to clean the Bureau of Costums which is known as the most corrupt from our government offices!

4. The next president should also deduct our taxes. According to the records, we are one of the countries around the globe that paying high taxes. It is okay if we know that our taxes gives us a better result. The worst is it only goes to the pockets of the corrupt government officials. If the next president could deduct our taxes, we will save a lot of money. Yes, we will not become rich from this; but at least, it will be a big help to our family. The workers would be inspired to work if they know that the government is doing something to lessen their burden.

5. In the issue of social injustice, the president needs to discipline within their ranks. We knew that there are many politicians, military and policemen who are using their power to abuse people. If the president has a strong political will, he will not let those people to oppress the rights of their fellow human beings. To do this, of course, the next president should make himself or herself as good example. If ever there is a victim of social injustice in this country; he/she not tolerate the usurpers or the criminals. Justice should be given to the family of the victims. So, we need a leader who is not afraid to anyone to stop the social injustice in our country.

Duterte on National Defense and Peace and Order

If Duterte become a president, I believed that he can strengthen our national defense by improving our military system. We knew that our soldiers are lack of armaments and their benefits are not enough to compensate their hard work. Once he improved the system, it would boost the moral of our soldiers.

Duterte is not relying to the promises of America that's why he is not supporting VFA. As an independent country, he believed that we should stand on our own. It's our responsibility to protect our country if there is a country that want to invade or oppress us. We also knew that China is bullying us right now because of our territory disputes with them. Duterte had already proclaim that he don't have intention to declare war against China because we are not ready for that. He wanted to sit and talk with them to solve the problem. It cannot be solved through a bloody war.

Yes, Duterte is a leader who is aiming peace despite the fact that he is known for being brave. If he become our president, he has a capability to negotiate with the leaders of other countries who have interest in our natural resources. But Duterte is not a kind of leader has own decision and it can't be dictated by other countries. So, we should expect that it is possible that there is a country that would angry to us because of his style of leadership. So, we need to be alert at all times. If we have a strong national defense, we don't need to worry about anything.

In terms of peace and order, this is the battlecry of Duterte. Under his administration, criminals has no room in this country. Duterte will bring back the death penalty even the Catholic Church is opposing it. He believed that this punishment would bring fear into the minds of the criminal. It is possible that they think thrice before they commit a henoism crime. One thing also, Duterte is a number one enemy of drug trafficking. If he become a president, the numbers of drug lords and drug pushers would be lessen. We knew that illegal drugs is the cause of many crimes. So, we need a leader like Duterte who have a political will to stop this kind of menace in our country. In the end, there is a possibility that we can live in a peaceful society through Duterte's iron hand!

Our Territorial Dispute With China

        Every politician is shouting for a change during their campaign sorties. This word is just already has been already used for thousand times. But in reality, there is no true change. Many of our fellowmen are still living in a depth poverty. We are also shameful in the eyes of international communities. Foreign investors are staying away from us because of bureaucratic system. How can we redeem our country in this very hard situation? As what we knew, we need a strong leader to guide us in our new path as a country.

If we talk about foreign affairs, we need a leader that who knows how to deal even with the stubborn leaders of other countries. Right now, we are facing a huge problem because China already claimed some of our islands. We need a leader who could talk with them properly. A leader who could show humbleness, but with a steadfast position. We don't need to boast, let us accept the fact that we are a powerless country in terms of military defense. We can't rely to our alliance with America. As of now, China is the second powerful country to the world next to America. The US government has a financial debt to this country. So, how can they attack it if ever we declare war against China?

I heard that Duterte is willing to resolve our dispute with China. Contrary to the belief of others, Duterte is a brave leader, but he is also loves diplomacy. He understands that we can't beat China in a bloody fight. So, we need to talk with them cautiously until we reach a peaceful resolution with this problem. Duterte already said that he don't want to fight with China. It doesn't mean that he becomes coward to this country or he would give up our islands with them. He just want to save our country from a great devastation. Although we Filipino people are known for being a descendants of heroes; we should be careful with our decisions. In just one mistake, our country would be totally affected. Remember, that the rich people in our country has a Chinese blood. What if they would not support in favor of their race origin. War is a last option, Duterte know this.

For me, Duterte has a strong charisma. There is a possibility that he could unite our country because even the Muslim rebels and the leftist are supporting him. If he become a president, he could also deal with foreigners who have other political beliefs or interest. It is just a matter of sincerity and integrity. Duterte could also present himself in the international communities what every political system they have.

Top Reasons Why Duterte Could Lose in Presidential Election?

          Every presidential candidate that running in May 2016 has weaknesses. This is just natural because they are just a human like us. Of course, we want to see our bet to be seated in Malacanang Palace. But if ever they win or lose, we should accept it. Respect the decision of the majority of the Filipino voters. We should not be escapist; just also analyze the possible reasons why our candidate could be lose in the election.

Here are the causes why my presidential bet Rodrigo Duterte could fail as president.

First, many Filipino doesn't want to be disciplined. We are known for being a stubborn race. So, why we choose a leader who want to discipline us. If Duterte could win, maybe some of us thinks that they may lose their freedom to do what they want. They don't like a leader who set a rule for them.

Secondly, some of us thinks that Duterte would be a dictator, much worst that the dictatorship of former President Ferdinand Marcos. They believed that Duterte may break the human rights by liquidating criminals and drug addicts out there. They believed that these kind of people has a right to undergo in a due process although they already victimized a lot of people.

Third, Duterte is an imopral leader because he admitted that he is a true womanizer. For others, he is not a good example for our youth because of his indecent acts. He loves to hug and kiss random girls where ever he campaign. He also admitted that he has many girlfriends.

Fourth, Duterte has a strong alliance with the leftist group. There is a rumor that he became a former member of NPA. His critics believed that this is the reason why he is very close to the communist leader like the late NPA Commander Leoncio Pitao or Ka Parago. If Duterte become a president, it seems that we also let the communist party could rule in our country. They hit Duterte for being a double personality. He is serving as leader of a democratic country while hugging the principle of the Marxist.

Well, that's their belief about Duterte and we can't do nothing about that. The important is we believe in his advocacy- to bring a true change in our country. Win or lose, I really admire this leader because among the presidential candidates; he is the only candidate who has a political will to change the rotten system that destroying our government system.

Top 5 Contributions of Rodrigo Duterte in Davao City

        The national election is coming nearly; we will choose again our leaders. This is not just an ordinary election because we need to vote a Philippine president. So, we need to be wise from our decision. Digong is my choice because he has a gut to become our leader. His record proves that he is a good leader. Here is my list why I am in favor with Digong.

1. Digong made a radical change in Davao through lessening its crime rate. He planted fear in the mind of the criminal that's why the bad elements are behaving because they can't do their illegal activities there. Davao was categorized as one of the most peaceful cities, not only in the Philippines, but in the entire world.

2. Of course, there is no drug den in Davao City which is contradicting to the claim of the opponents of Digong. They said that drug is still rampant in this city, but we knew that is just an accusation. They have no evidence to prove that. The mayor is really angry with drug lords and pushers. So, why he would let them to operate in his beloved city? Davao became very peaceful because of his advocacy, to fight illegal drugs.

3. Digong is known for being brave and tactless every time when he open his mouth. His critics portrayed his as a barbaric and ruthless. But in reality, Digong has also a soft heart and he really loves peace. As a matter of fact, he is a great negotiator. He knew how to deal the conflict with the Muslim extremist and even with the National People's Army. It doesn't mean that he also believe with their principles. As a Filipino people, he believes that we don't need to fight with each other. There is always a room for peace if we will attain to get it. See, there is no arm conflict in Davao because Digong knows how to deal with the enemy of the government.

4. Because of Digong, the Davao City became one of the most progressive town in the country. He can't do this if he is not a good leader. Digong fixed first the problem about peace in order. Before he become a mayor, Davao is a very chaotic place and the poverty rate was also high. But through his initiative and genuine concern, he made a lot of change for the benefits of his constituents.

5. Digong is not a corrupt politician. He made himself as an example that the leader can live in  a simple life. Unlike to other politicians they are living in wealth while their constituents are hungry and lack of material things. Check the lifestyle of Digong, he is very simple. His house is not elegant as what other people thinks. The cellphone that he is using is not a Smart phone. It looks like a Nokia 3210! He has not not been involved in any anomalies.

The supporters of Digong believes that if ever he become a president of our country, he will never be changed. We need a leader like him with a strong conviction to fight against criminals and illegal drugs. If he did it in Davao, why he can't make it in the whole country?

Duterte for a Change

         I believed that if Rodrigo Duterte could win in presidential election in May 2016, he would make a change in this country that already drown in a rotten system. Where ever we go, criminality is rampant due to drug problems.  He is only the sole candidate who is giving a priority to fight against pushers and drug lords who are victimizing our people especially the youth.

As what Duterte said, his campaign against illegal drugs and criminality might bloody; but it is just okay if the result is to attain a peaceful society. He promised that no innocent people could be involved from his sweeping of dirts in our society. He can implant fear in the mind of the criminals. So, they may stop from their illegal activities before it is too late. If we have peace in order, we can also attain economic development in our country. The good example is Davao, this is already a progressive province because of Duterte's strong leadership. He is supporting that businessmen in her town. He make sure no one can disturb them while they are doing their business. He has a diplomatic skills also; he even talks with the NPA to maintain peace and order in his area. This is the leader we need, he knows how to deal to the communist and Muslim rebels like MILF and MNLF.

Duterte wanted to stop the corruption in the government. Once he do it, we will attain economic stability. For sure, poverty rate would be lessen because the resources of the government will be used for the common good of the people. No more public funds could go to the pockets of the corrupt politicians. Maybe this is impossible, but if the leader has a political will to correct the wrong system, it could be done! If corruption has already stop, foreign investors will go in our country to build their businesses here. They will create a lot of jobs for our people. If have more opportunities in our country, no Filipino people can leave their family just to work in abroad. I believed that Duterte will abolish the contractualization system in the Philippines. So, everybody has a chance to be regular with their resppoective jobs. Of course, he may also increase the minimum wage of the ordinary workers.

Duterte is not also an anti-illegal drugs and corruption, he is also an advocate of Federalism. He want to implement this system because he believed that it is about time to change our political system. Duterte has a point and basis, why he want it to be implemented. The old system doesn't work anymore that's why we need to change it. In federal system, every provinces has a chance to use their funds and resources for their municipalities. If they are independent, they can do their own economic plan. yes, they still need the help of the national government; but they would not just completely rely on them. The distribution of funds will be equaled. Unlike what we have today, the national government is just choosing the provinces they want to give enough or more funds. We don't know how they compute it, maybe it is according to their political affilition or what.
So, in Duterte's leadership, we would hope that the true change that we have been waiting for so long may happen.

A Victory for CJHDevCo and to the Third Party in Camp John Hay

            Again, the Bases Conservation and Development (BCDA) becomes a loser after the Court of Appeal decided favored to the Camp John Hay Development Corp. (CJHDevCo) and to the third party in Camp John Hay. The CA ordered to the BCDA that they should stop from implementing the eviction order of Baguio City Trial Court against the developer, locators and subleases. Hence, the opponents of Arnel Casanova are really happy because the decision of the CA is only proved that they are on the right track.

            The battle between BCDA and CJHDevCo is already 10 years longer. But the public didn’t notice it until Casanova went to the court and file an estafa case against CJHDevCo Chairman Robert Sobrepena, but the court dismissed it. But Casanova didn’t stop from harassing Sobrepena until he involved the whole company. He went to the arbitration court to request an eviction order against the CJHDevCo. The court ordered to the developer to leave the camp, but the BCDA needs to pay an amount of 1.42 billion pesos to the CJHDevCo. But instead to comply with the court’s decision, the government agency is doing some dirty tactics. They are not paying any single cents to the developer. Even the CA said it also, Casanova don't have a plan to pay their debt. 

           The sad thing, the BCDA also involved the third party with their conflicts although they are innocents. All they want to do is just to continue their businesses inside the camp. Casanova tried them to evict with the help of the Sheriff office in Baguio City. But thanks God; the court released a TRO to stop the wrong action of the BCDA. Based on our Constitution, all the government properties which acquired by the third party in good faith should be acknowledge. Casanova didn’t respect the rights of the third party; maybe because he wants them to replace by his friends who has an interest to build their business inside the camp. If not, why he is forcing them to leave?

            Well, it is early to celebrate because Casanova can’t accept easily the decision of the court. For him, his own rules should prevail inside the camp. To contradict the decision of the Court Appeals, his legal counsel is planning to bring the case in the Supreme Court. For the CJHDevCo and to the third party; they should just relax and wait for the next move of Casanova. They need to be prepared to all the harassment that he tend to do against them.