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Nearly five years after agricultural funds meant for fertilizer were allegedly misused, the Senate Blue Ribbon committee has come up with its findings. The committee headed by Sen. Richard Gordon recommended yesterday the filing of charges against former agriculture under-secretary Jocelyn “Jocjoc” Bolante, his purported runner Marites Aytona, alleged bagman Jaime Paule and six others for plunder, technical malversation, money laundering, tax evasion and perjury. A 10th individual, Joselito Flordeliza, who headed the foundation used in the alleged P728-million scam, may face prosecution for money laundering.
There are three things that must be done to ensure that the Blue Ribbon probe does not go to waste. The most immediate task is to prevent any of the individuals recommended for criminal prosecution from leaving the country. If there is no legal basis to prevent their departure, the government should at least keep track of their whereabouts. Under the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, signatory states are duty-bound to extradite individuals wanted for corruption.
The second task is to effectively prosecute and punish the guilty. This scandal has dragged on long enough. Gordon said his committee has enough evidence to build an airtight case against the people recommended for prosecution. There is no reason to delay their indictment.
The third task is to implement measures to prevent a repeat of the fertilizer scam or any other diversion of public funds to private war chests, especially with general elections approaching. The Blue Ribbon committee is seeking amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Act, the Bank Secrecy Act and the Procurement Act as well as the Senate’s rules of procedure on direct contempt.
Amending those three laws can also help prevent a repeat of other anomalies such as the rigging of bids for infrastructure projects and the collection of fat commissions for brokering deals with the government. Congress can get to work immediately on those amendments for approval before lawmakers become too busy with their election campaigns. Even if government prosecutors drag their feet on this case, something positive should come out of this scandal.
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Those laws are good if it will pursue by the government officials, if it really applies to the operation of the government taskforces especially with those groups who formulate the rules. But in my opinion, when riches man are evolve with that crimes, I don’t think it would be effective for them, because, as of now. Politicians are unfair, they don’t get things equally. For riches, all things can buy through money. And I guess they can be bought by money. Hoping if they really apply that kind of rules, then they should not choose the person who are involve in that crimes whether they are rich or none. If criminals really violate the rules then they have to do their job which is to send criminals into jail regardless with their life standard. Just like what happen to the Alabang boys, they, equipped from their offenses. Hoping it would be fair.
From military deputy chief for comptrollership to convict, the journey has been a long one for retired Maj. Gen. Carlos F. Garcia. The highest ranking military officer to be indicted for a criminal offense, Garcia nearly managed to retire in peace in 2004, with his colleagues in the Armed Forces of the Philippines seemingly reluctant to go after a two-star general on accusations of corruption. But the Ombudsman at the time, Simeon Marcelo, doggedly worked to pin down Garcia. In the end, Garcia was court-martialed and faced several criminal cases before the Sandiganbayan.
Yesterday, over five years after Garcia’s son was apprehended by US Customs authorities at the
Garcia was indicted over a year after junior military officers staged a curious mutiny in a posh
In December 2005, a military court found Garcia guilty of undeclared wealth. He was dishonorably dismissed from the AFP and sentenced to two years of hard labor. The Sandiganbayan, for its part, must speed up its resolution of the other cases against Garcia. The two-star general found himself in trouble after his wife Clarita, coming to the defense of their son, explained in writing to US Customs authorities that the $100,000 came from her husband’s miscellaneous earnings as a comptroller. This is one of the rare cases where efficient prosecution has led to the conviction of a big fish. With more cases like this one, crooks in government may finally realize that in this country, not everyone can get away with crime.
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Mostly all politicians were involved in crime such as corruption. Nowadays, crisis is rising because; politicians corrupt the taxes that have to be used for the development of the country. Higher ranks in politics got higher bunches of money, Power leads them in corrupting, because no one can appoint them because of fear. Just like, what Gen. Garcia done. He was guilty from corruption, also his son who had but submitted $100,000. It is so painful to see that Filipinos are paying their taxes, but politicians are only corrupting it. Politicians got rich, but the poor get poorer. If those cases still happen years from now then, Filipinos have no chance to feel lighten up from the burden in paying taxes.
The full impact of the global economic slowdown is expected to be felt this year, according to economic analysts. And while conservative banking policies have spared the
Even before the credit crunch blew up in the face of Americans, affecting the rest of the world, the
Though the country registered its highest economic growth in three decades in 2007, the government has admitted that benefits of the growth have been slow in trickling down to the poor. The country also lags way behind its Southeast Asian neighbors in attracting foreign visitors and FDI. Remittances of about eight million Filipinos working overseas account for a hefty chunk of economic growth figures. Those jobs are now imperiled by the global slowdown.
As nations race to recover from the slump, the best performers will be those that implement the necessary reforms. In the case of the
The index, which ranked the
Many of those observations are worth heeding if the nation wants to be poised for economic takeoff once the world recovers from the downturn. We can’t be middling forever in these international rankings, lagging way behind Asia’s most successful economies such as Hong Kong and
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As I saw and hear about this news regarding of the Global economic slowdown, I can say that, it affects a lot in all countries. As all we know, US is one of the riches country in this world, And if that country suffer crisis, for sure all countries affected. As of now,
It was over for 9’Th round the game was end, the battle between the two competitors was done and over. It was just a dream fight for Pacquiao and for the Filipinos who wants him to win against DeLa Hoya. And yes, it is a dream that came true..
As I watched the television, I felt quite nervous for pacquiao, thinking that he might lose the game. I thought Dela Hoya was a threat for Pacquiao, but all my negative thoughts were just vanish and turn into a positive one. His strategies were nice and effective because he won the game. I’m not fun of Many Pacquiao but still I recognized him as one of the contenders of the
Also the Filipinos were proud of him simple because of many battles he won. He is just a simple person before and turns into one of the riches here in the
Congratz Many..
Break a leg..
God Bless..
Me as a traveler, I usually look for a hotel that features good and safety for my own convenience.
I typically chose hotels that are reasonably priced, fresh place, have security and pleasant. In addition, I first consider the services of the hotels, if the workers are polite and have confident to talk with the customer. I do like presentable hotels, rooms are so important.
I’m fan of hang outs and over night stay on resorts and hotels together with my boyfriend and friends. We usually, got hotels that are inexpensive and worthy to stay in. So far, those hotels we chose are convenient for the customers. Here are some of the hotels that me and my friends chose to stay in.
And also when we had our family vacation at Bohol, here are the hotels that we lived for a few days.
In that place, we spent for 2 days. We went there because it was the wedding celebration of my aunt and I’m one of her bride’s maids. So far, the facilities and foods there are good. Also the place was so nice and pleasant. There services was good, workers are all polite. Also, the hotel is affordable. When the evening came, there are disco offered by the hotel in their customers. The place is really suitable and you will feel the safeties in this hotel.
Panglao Nature Island Resort Bohol
After that vacation, the next month we had reunion and we chose to stay at Panglao Nature Island Resort, There sand was so white, the place was so clean and the resort is so inexpensive. The food was delicious and their serving was good. We spent there for a few days.
I also visited this hotel. It offers valuable food for the customer, had good service, quite place even it is located at the center of the city still they manage their hotel appreciatively. It is also affordable and worthy to spent money. It also had spot that you can access their internet. It is wi – fi hotel.
So, visit these hotels, consider the site that features hotel, to give you some information.
