PerryScope by Perry Diaz The hijacking and hostage-taking of a tourist bus at Luneta (Rizal Park) in front of the Quirino Grandstand — where President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III was inaugurated 55 days earlier — resulted in the death of eight Hong Kong Chinese tourists and the hostage-taker, dismissed Senior Inspector Rolando Mendoza. It was [...]
PerryScope by Perry Diaz In the well-publicized controversial — and “plagiarized” — ruling of the Supreme Court in the Vinuya vs. Romulo case, the justices en banc dismissed the petition of more than 70 “comfort women” belonging to the “Malaya Lolas Organization.” In deciding against their petition, it’s the opinion of the court that it [...]
PerryScope by Perry Diaz The recent “compromise agreement” signed by the Hacienda Luisita Inc. (HLI) owners and the farm workers is now awaiting approval — or rejection — by the Supreme Court. The “compromise agreement,” submitted to the High Court for approval on August 12, 2010, would allow the farmer-beneficiaries to choose ownership of HLI [...]
PerryScope by Perry Diaz Barely a month into office, President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III started to do what he promised during the last presidential elections. Swept to victory on his vow to stop corruption and eradicate poverty, Noynoy proceeded with the task of purging the remnants of former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s corrupt administration. Indeed, [...]
PerryScope by Perry Diaz With the signing of Executive Order No.1 creating the Philippine Truth Commission of 2010, President Benigno “P-Noy” Aquino III set in motion the hunt for corrupt officials during the past nine years and bring to justice those who committed graft and corruption. In P-Noy’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) [...]
PerryScope by Perry Diaz If we have to believe — and I do — president Benigno “P-Noy” Aquino III’s mantra, “Kung walang corruption, walang mahirap” (No corruption, no poverty), then the government should get out of the gambling business including “legalized” jueteng in the guise of Small Town Lotto (STL). History has proven that where [...]
PerryScope by Perry Diaz For the second time in little over a year, Ombudsman Merceditas “Mercy” Gutierrez will soon be facing impeachment charges against her in the House of Representatives when the 15th Congress opens on July 26, 2010. But this time around, with her protector — former president and congresswoman Gloria Macapagal Arroyo — [...]
PerryScope By Perry Diaz Recently, Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez was under fire for a lot of controversial things that piled up since she was appointed by then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in December 2005. Up until June 30, 2010 — when Gloria stepped down — Gutierrez was untouchable. Not anymore. The first impeachment petition against Gutierrez [...]
PerryScope by Perry Diaz There is never a dull moment in Philippine politics. With President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III barely a full day in office, political “fireworks” exploded amidst the people’s celebration of Noynoy’s inauguration. And these are just for starters. The first “firework” came from ex-president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Barely a day after she [...]
PerryScope by Perry Diaz At high noon last June 30, 2010, President Benign “Noynoy” Aquino III was sworn in as the 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines. Swept to victory on a campaign for “Pagbabago” (Change) and a message of “Kung walang corrupt, walang mahirap” (If there is no corruption, there is no [...]
