Julian Assange: Media fools nations into wars

 

The sad "LOVE STORY" of Russ and Kaine

How to understand what is happening to Russia and Ukraine ….. A LOVE STORY

I'm sure everyone is confused. If the news version of Russia vs Ukraine is too complicated, it is recommended to read the commentary of the novel version.

Simple analogy below.

More than 20 years ago, Ukraine divorced her ex-husband (Russia), and several children belonged to her.

The ex-husband was also very accommodating to her and left her a lot of family property. After that, the ex-husband also paid off more than 200 billion debts for her.

After getting rid of her ex-husband, Ukraine started flirting and flirting with the village bully (USA) and a group of prostitutes (Western states) until she was completely in their arms. That's still okay, (but) she completely listened to the village tyrant, and hooked up to attack her ex-husband.

The ex-husband was very angry and insisted on returning a child: Crimea.

Ukraine began to hold grudges and dreams. She wanted to marry into the NATO family and squeeze her ex-husband.

The village bully didn't want to marry her. He just wanted to use her to bully her ex-husband. With every effort, the two children were forced to cry and look for their father.

The village bully was always on the sidelines, just sending some expired items (ammunition) from time to time.

Ukraine thought she had someone to support her, and was even more presumptuous towards her ex-husband.

The ex-husband couldn't bear it anymore, and looked at the poor children, and rushed over with the guy to ask the two children to go back, so they started fighting.

Weibo netizens posted this explanation of the relationship between Russia, Ukraine, the United States, etc. with a family ethics drama.

I understand immediately

Willie Buyson Villarama
https://www.facebook.com/willie.villarama/posts/10217959126004311

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Russo-Ukraine_Conflict_(2014-present)

Tribute to the AFP

 

TRIBUTE TO THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES (AFP) 

In commemoration of the 36^th anniversary of the 1986 People’s Power Revolution, tribute is given to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) that time and again exemplified patriotism in protecting the people and the state from extremists, terrorists, rebels and subversives. 

Tribute is given to the Reform the Armed Forces Movement (RAM) for their audacity in challenging the authoritarian government administration of then President Ferdinand E. Marcos. 

Tribute is likewise given to the Philippine Constabulary Special Action Force (PCSAF), and their allied forces such as the defecting Philippine Air Force (PAF) Strike Wing, that rose to the occasion when the time came to make a stand. 

Tribute is finally given to the government forces, such as the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) at EDSA, that in conscience remained loyal to the chain of command, but nonetheless kept safe at all times, the opposing human barricade of unarmed civilians. 

Mabuhay ang “armed forces pambansa”!

iNET: from a viber group chat re presidential surveys

"Guess the pinkies got it wrong again (re Encouraging Analysis [of the latest presidential surveys]). They will never understand what's going on, unless they humble themselves first, and accept their shortcomings. 

"What's happening is a protest vote against the prior order, known as yellows, liberals, elitists, oligarchs, whatever. 

"First time this manifested was during Erap - the masa vote - that refused to be swayed by mass media. The middle class was unsure, and allowed him to be ousted. 

"Second time was during Digong. This time the masa class and middle class fused, despite the lack of any formal organization. It was so strong that even massive electronic cheating couldn’t undo their combined voting power. 

"Third time is now, which would have been for Sara, but she declined, so it quickly went to BBM. Still a strong fusion of masa and middle class. Or is it much stronger now? 

"Also here, we see, that the protest vote can quickly change its champion. It doesn’t look like a mindless personality cult, stuck to a single family, regardless. 

"So I guess there’s no looking back now. If they assassinate bbm, imee will  simply substitute, and she will end up w/ more sympathy votes. 

"CIA should stop dreaming they can get the AFP to their side. Soldiers, at least those who count, seem to like what they see. 

"As one netizen observed, the people want to give the Marcoses a chance to prove themselves. What happens in the next 6-12 years will depend on how they perform while in office. 

"Lets hope for the best, but also prepare for the worst. The people have awakened yes, but we are not there yet, and it's still a long way to go."

DK, 20220211

10-Point Agenda of LMPF

 

LUMAD MINDANAW respectfully submits this 10-Point Statement of Issues and Concerns for consideration by the candidates for President, who seek to govern and unify the Nation composed of Tri-People, namely the Christians, the Muslims and the Indigenous People.

1. Restructure the Legal Framework by adopting the “People’s Draft” Constitution. Kini lang paglaum nga adunay pagbabago. Kung walay pagbag’o sa Batakang Balaod, walay katumanan ang giingon nga “pagbabago”. Ang tanan estorya sa mga politicos aron lang makuha o mapadayon ang poder.

2. Restructure the NCIP and establish Service Centers per tribe. Paphaon ang Provincial Offices, ug NCIP Service Center per tribe ang ipuli. Provide ample budget for implementation. NCIP Central Office> NCIP Regional Offices> NCIP Tribal/People Service Center. Ang employees sa maong service centers gikan sa tribo mismo nga giserbisyohan, aron nga malikayan ang language ug cultural gaps sa NCIP SC ug sa mga komunidad. Malikayan dinhi ang graft and corruption, kay nagkailhanay man ang taga-service center ug ang komunidad.

3. Establish IP/Lumad Peace Sanctuaries in Mindanao to sustain the move to end local communist terrorism, particularly in the countryside.

4. Conduct demographic study on IP populations in the entire country, i.e. Luzon, Visayas & Mindanao.

5. Establish/Implement creation of IP barangays based on provisions of RA 8371 and RA 7160.

6. Allocate adequate funds for CADT and ADSDPPs, para mapadali ang pag-isyu sa mga CADT ug plano.

7. Provide IPMR in Congress (1-Luzon, 1-Visayas ug 1-Mindanao) and Regional Bodies. Revise for this purpose DILG Memo. Cir. No. 2010-119, and/or other relevant regulation.

8. Amend RA 10591 and/or IRR para ang mga tribal leaders ug mga bagani adunay katungod nga maka-armas agi og depensa sa ilang kaugalingon, komunidad, sa tibuok nga kayutaan sakop sa CADT. Ang “ancestral lands” nga gipanag-iya sa tribo o “private property”, mao sab ni ilahang “place of residence”.

9. I-implementar ang pag-amuma sa kinaiyahan, ilabi na ang kalasangan nga gikinahanglan ang pagpatuman sa reforestation sa mga CADT, pinaagi sa pagpananum sa endemic species. Protektahan ang mga tubdanan sa tubig nga nagsupply sa dakung kasyudaran.

10. Tangtangon ang NCIP sa 2012 JAO with LRA, DAR, DENR, kay “private property” ang “ancestral lands” sukad pa sa karaang panahon, bisan sa wala pa ang Republika. Cariño v. Insular Govt. (1909).

03 Pebrero 2022. Mindanaw, Pilipinas.

http://www.katawhanglumad.blogspot.com

People's Draft: Poder ng gobyerno, dapat sa mga delegado, hindi sa iisang tao

 

People's Draft primer v30

 

KTB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR SENATORIAL CANDIDATES

 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR SENATORIAL CANDIDATES

 

Introduction:

During the past 35 years after the 1987 Constitution, charter change has been proposed many times under 4 presidents (i.e. Ramos, Estrada, Arroyo, Duterte). However, none of these proposals ever reached the plebiscite stage.

Recently, the Bayanihan Draft Constitution was proposed by a Consultative Committee created under the Duterte Administration. At about the same time, the People’s Draft, a crowd-sourced constitution, was framed and proposed by concerned citizens and people’s organizations, led by Tanggulang Demokrasya and Publicus Asia.

The main topic of the interview is constitutional reform, which many believe is of primary importance. Nonetheless, the guest may raise other concerns, which he/she believes is of equal importance.

 Regarding economic policy, both the Bayanihan Draft and the People’s Draft seek to promote foreign investments for job creation, price reduction and tax generation. However, their approach to achieve the same objective, differs from each other.

The Bayanihan Draft grants to Congress the power to lift the limitations on foreign investments provided in the Constitution. In other words, liberalization of foreign investments is not self-executory. It will need implementing laws from Congress.

 

On the other hand, the People’s Draft immediately lifts the limitations on foreign investments provided in the Constitution, except for land, small-scale mining and micro-enterprises. In other words, liberalization of foreign investments is immediately executory. Congress is then empowered to liberalize further, or otherwise impose new limitations. A foreign investment council is created to protect national security. Either the President or Congress may impose reciprocity.

 

Question: What do you think about these proposals, and alternative approaches, regarding the liberalization of foreign investments?

2.      Regarding the form of government, the Bayanihan Draft retains the Presidential form with a Bicameral legislature. On the other hand, the People’s Draft shifts to the Parliamentary form with a Unicameral legislature.

 

In the Bayanihan Draft, the President, the Senate, and the House, are separate from, and independent of, each other. The Senators are increased from 24 to 36, elected from the regions, rather than at large nationwide. The Representatives are increased from 304 to 400.

 

In the People’s Draft, the President and the Senate are merged into the House. The 24 Senators become regional Representatives. The district/sectoral/people Representatives are retained at 304. Congress, the merged body, is vested with both legislative powers, and the power to hire-and-fire the President, along with the Cabinet.

 

Question: What do you think about these proposals, and alternative structures, regarding the form of government?

 

 

3.      Regarding the form of government, the Bayanihan Draft and the People’s Draft differ in the manner of election of the President.

 

In the Bayanihan Draft, the present process is retained where the President is elected directly by the people voting at large nationwide. The ballot shows the individual candidates running for President.

 

In the People’s Draft, the President is elected indirectly by the people voting by district, region and sector/people. The ballot shows not only the names of the individual candidates for Congress, but also the names of their respective nominees for President. This is like the election of pledged electors in an electoral college (i.e. US Presidential form of government). The nominee of the party or coalition that wins a majority of the seats in Congress, is then formally elected by Congress as the President.

 

Question: What do you think about these alternative modes of electing the President?

4.      Regarding the form of government, the Bayanihan Draft and the People’s Draft differs in the manner of removal of the President.

In the Bayanihan Draft, the present process is retained where the President may be removed only by impeachment for, and conviction of, high crimes. 1/3 vote of the House is required for impeachment. 2/3 vote of the Senate is required for conviction.

On the other hand, in the People’s Draft, the President may be removed for loss of confidence. This process does not have to be based on high crimes. It can based on simple crimes, or even non-crimes, like failure of performance or questionable conduct. 2/3 vote of Congress is required for removal.

Question: What do you about these alternative modes of removing the President?

 

 

5.      Regarding the system of government, the Bayanihan Draft retains the Unitary system of government. On the other hand, while the People’s Draft also retains the Unitary system of government at the beginning. However, it also provides for a process of transition to the Federal system.

The Bayanihan Draft adopts the top-down approach. 18 autonomous regions are pre-determined, subject to approval by the voters in one national plebiscite. Each autonomous region will have its own set of regional legislators and regional executives. They will be separate and distinct from the elective officials of the local government units.

On the other hand, the People’s Draft adopts the bottom-up approach. The regions are given the option to choose either a regional authority, an autonomous region, or a substate. A regional authority is a national government formed by the integration of the regional offices of selected line departments. An autonomous region is a large local government unit. A substate is a component of a federal state. The formation of either an autonomous region or substate requires the approval of the voters in a regional plebiscite. There will be no separate set of elective officials for the autonomous region or substate. The Mayors and District Representatives in the territory of the autonomous region or substate, will be the ex-officio regional legislators and regional executives.

Question: What do you think about these proposals, and alternative structures, regarding the system of government?

 

6.      Regarding the local government, the Bayanihan Draft impliedly retains the mayor-type LGU, while the People’s Draft shifts to the council-type LGU.

 

In the mayor-type LGU, the mayor is elected separately, and functions independently from the council. This is like the presidential form of government but at the local level.

 

In the council-type LGU, the mayor is elected by the council from among themselves. The council has the power to hire-and-fire the mayor. This is like the parliamentary form of government but at the local level.

 

Furthermore, under the People’s Draft, the voters elect only the city and municipal councilors; the city and municipal councils elect the mayor from among themselves; the city and municipal mayors serve as ex-officio members of the provincial council; the provincial councils elect the governor from among themselves; the city and municipal mayors appoint the members of the barangay council, from nominees of community associations; barangay councils elect the punong barangay from among themselves.

 

Question: What do you think about these alternative structures regarding the form of local government?

 

 

7.      Regarding the local government, the Bayanihan Draft impliedly retains the multi-member local district, while the People’s Draft shifts to the single-member local district.

 

In a multi-member local district, the candidates for Local Councilor run in the same large geographic area and constituency as the candidates for District Representatives.

 

In a single-member local district, the candidates for Local Councilor run in a much smaller geographic area and constituency. The congressional district is divided into such number of local subdistricts as there are local councilor seats allocated for the district.

 

Question: What do you think of these alternative modes electing local councilors?

 

 

8.      Regarding accountability, the Bayanihan Draft protects the tenure of high public officials, namely the members of constitutional commissions and the ombudsman, by requiring impeachment for their removal. On the other hand, People’s Draft removes the requirement of impeachment for these officials.

 

In the Bayanihan Draft, aside from the CSC, Comelec and COA, the CHR, Ombudsman Commission and the Competition Commission, are also constituted as independent constitutional commissions. Accordingly, all their members cannot be removed, except by impeachment.

 

In the People’s Draft, the CSC, Comelec, COA and the Ombudsman, are downgraded to ordinary statutory bodies. Accordingly, all their members may be removed from office, or otherwise disciplined, suspended or terminated, just like any other public official, without need for impeachment.

Question: What do you think about these alternative approaches regarding the tenure of high officials?

 

 

9.      Regarding the historical rights of the Muslim People, the Bayanihan Draft and the People’s Draft differ in approach.

In the Bayanihan Draft, the usual prohibition against the legal recognition of royalty has been deleted. However, the draft is silent about the legal recognition of the Southern Sultanates.

In the People’s Draft, Congress is expressly mandated to provide for the legal recognition of the Southern Sultanates. However, this is without prejudice to the sovereignty of the people, the powers of the government, the establishment of the State, the patrimony of the nation, and the integrity of the national territory.

 

Question: What do you think about these proposals, and alternative approaches, in relation to the historical rights of the Musim People?

 

 

10.  Regarding the traditional rights of the Indigenous People, both the Bayanihan Draft and the People’s Draft uphold these rights, particularly the right to their ancestral lands, found in the present 1987 Constitution. They both impliedly adopt the principles embodied in the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA).

 

Question: What do you think about these laws, and their implementation, in relation to the traditional rights of the Indigenous People?

 

 

KILUSAN NG MGA TAGAPAGTANGGOL NG BAYAN (KTB)

Metro Manila, Philippines. 08 February 2022