DDS walang sapat na ebidensya

KUNG susundin ang batas, kailangan ang matibay na ebidensiya para patunayan ang mga alegasyon na ibinabato sa isang indibiduwal.

Halimbawa, si Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr at dating Speaker Martin Romualdez na pilit na ini-uugnay sa katiwalian sa flood control projects scam, e wala naman silang maipakitang matibay na ebidensiya na sangkot nga sila. Pa’no yun?

Masyadong mabigat ang paratang ng mga DDS sa dating speaker bilang “mastermind” ng korapsyon sa flood control projects.

Puro tsismis at haka-haka lamang ang pinapalutang na katibayan. Anong klaseng pag-iisip meron ang mga DDS?

Nagpadala ng subpoena ang Independent Commission for Infrastructure o ICI para kay Romualdez para magbigay o para sa karagdagang impormasyon sa isinasagawang imbestigasyon.

Hindi hinatulan para papanagutin si Romualdez sa mga katiwaliang ibinintang sa kanya. Pero dapat pa rin siyang sumailalim sa mga proseso base sa nakasaad sa Article 11, Section 13 ng Saligang Batas. At Republic Act No. 6770.

Sabihin na nating may kinalaman nga si Romualdez sa katiwalian? Pero dapat may maipakitang matibay na ebidensiya para siya ay mahatulan ng nararapat na kaparusahan. Hindi puro tsismis at haka-haka lamang!

Oo, sarili nyong (DDS) diskarte ‘yan pero ‘wag naman masyadong baligtarin ang mga totoong kaganapan. Kadalasan kasi puro negatibo ang dating ng mga pino-post nyo FaceBook. Yun tama ginagawa nyong mali! Ampota!

ito naman kaibigan nating si dating Congressman Mike Defensor, ang balita hindi lang yata siya napagbigyang maging chairman ng MMDA, e panay na ang banat sa PBBM administration.

Tinukoy mismo ni Idol Mike si PBBM na siyang “mastermind” sa lahat ng korapsyon sa gobuerno.

Ang sabi ni Idol Mike, bilang lider ng bansa tungkulin ni PBBM na tiyaking walang nangyayaring katiwalian sa gobyerno at kung mayroon man, siya mismo ang dapat unang managot.

Idol Mike, hindi ako kontra sa mga pahayag mo, karapatan mo ‘yan. Pero sigurado ako na alam mo ang proseso ng ating batas, due process, ika nga.

Kailangan ang matibay na ebidensiya na magpapatunay na sangkot nga si PBBM sa mga katiwalian. Kung wala kang maipakita, e mananatiling akusasyon lang ‘yan!

Sa batas, nasa accuser ang burden of proof para patunayan totoo ang akusasyon.

Sa kaso ni dating Ako Bicol party list Rep. Zaldy Co, inakusahan niya si First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, kapatid na si Martin Araneta at House Majority Leader Zandro Marcos na sabit na katiwalian.

Base sa liham ni Sandro Marcos sa ICI, nakahanda siyang humarap sa imbestigasyon anumang oras na walang pag-aalinlangan.

E ‘yung nag-aakusa, hanggang video lang! Nubayan?

Hindi pa nagpapalit ng damit at ang bilis humaba ang buhok.

Sayang!

Pahabol lang, nakalulungkot dahil kinain na ng sobrang pagka-panatiko ang utak ng ilang tao kaya kahit anong paliwanag hindi nila naiintidihan ang batas.

Dahil matanda na raw si Digong Duterte, gusto nila kalimutan na lang ang lahat ng kasalanan nito sa taumbayan.

Ganito ang utak ng karamihan sa mga Filipino na sumusuporta sa kanya. Kaya maraming politiko ang umaabuso sa kapangyarihan.

Konting drama ng sakit-sakitan, nakalilimutan nila ang ginawa nitong paglabag sa batas!

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Those were the days

“LOOKING back on 70 years, I am filled with gratitude for every joy, lesson, and person who has been a part of my journey.”

“I thanked God ‘coz I’m so blessed to have shared this incredible journey with my loved ones. Thank you for the love and laughter throughout the years.”

A birthday celebration for friends often involves a surprise party, a shared meal, and activities like games, singing and dancing.

Many stories highlight the importance of friendship and togetherness, focusing on the memories created rather than just presents or perfection.

Last November 22, although it was a well-planned birthday celebration, of course, its not a surprise birthday party anymore, but the narrative emphasizes that the best birthday parties are those where old and new friends reconnect, shared laughter, joyful faces and a festive atmosphere.

My cousin, former PH Prosecutor General Jun Galvez Catalan turned 69 years old last November 7. My long-time friend, Steve Nocum (67), November 21 and of course my best friend Toti Bautista and me (70), November 24.

BTW, Jun, Steve, Toti and I grew up together in a small community called Matang Tubig in Tondo, Manila. We had a very memorable moments, like playing backyard basketball, hide and seek, pasyal sa simentryo ng intsik, akyat sa puno ng aratiris and many more.

Friends sang “Happy Birthday” song while we blew the candles, a sumptuous dinner, masarap na lechon, enjoyed the cakes, wine and beer and had a wonderful time celebrating together.

Gifts were exchanged, but the main theme was the thoughtfulness behind each one.

My grand daughter Willa, member of the University of the East (UE) fencing team to the UAAP, sung her own rendition of “Sweet Child o’ Mine,” a song by American rock band Guns and Roses.

As the evening ended, the birthday celebrators reflected on how special the day was due to the love and effort from friends and family.

Special thanks to Pareng Bebeng Chang and Pareng Ric Mesa for the delicious food and to my cousin Jun for the live band.

And to all my old friends from Matang Tubig, Elvie, Zeny and Bebong, sisters of Toti, came all the way from the USA, my son Waylon and Pareng Romer, Henry Morales, Chito Reyes, Oscar Flores, Bobot Yee, Hammer Head and friends, tropa ng Amarantex and to all the guests who spent the night away singing and dancing and drinking.

To Jun, Steve and Toti, may this year bring us everything we wish for and more, filled with the same joy and laughter we’ve brought into the lives of others.

Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat!
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Update by the BOYAA Elite Waylon Panlilio Galvez
In a courtesy call to Manila City District II councilor Darwin “Awi” Sia on Monday, Dec. 1, newly-elected Barrio Obrero Youth Athletic Association (BOYAA) president Oscar “Oca” Alcantara, former BOYAA president Boyet Balacania, Nato Corpuz and Waylon Galvez discuss the upcoming projects of the longest running ‘street-ball’ organization in Manila, including the highly anticipated Summer League in April 2026. The BOYAA members also pay a courtesy visit to Manila Sports Council (MASCO) director Dale Evangelista.