“Kapal Talaga!”

Inspite of the ruling of the Supreme Court declaring Malacanang’s DAP as unconstitutional involving billions of taxpaper’s money,   the involved high officials, from the President down, refused up to now to own up to their mistakes  and apologize.  “KAPAL TALAGA”!

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PRIEST APOLOGIZES —It was Pope Francis who sent another strong message when he baptised a child of an unmarried couple in the Sistine Chapel in Rome. This is contrary to what a Cebu priest did in scolding an unwed teen-aged mother during the baptismal of her baby that went viral in the internet. Alas for the priest!  His intentions were good. But his conduct was uncouth and insulting. I heard he apologized (unlike our officials.)  Let’s pray for him.

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IMELDA MARCOS  — I felt    discomfort (“hilas” in Cebuano to be more apt)   that the Jesuits of Ateneo de Manila had to issue a so-called “public apology” for having invited former First Lady Imelda Marcos during an event  of Ateneo’s long-running scholarship programs — Imelda being one of the early big benefactors. The Jesuits even had “delayed discomfort”  and belated feelings  of propriety only after  their photos went viral. Her unlamented past was the reason given, which is unkind and judgmental.  We should take advice from another Jesuit who said: “Who are we to judge?” He happens to be Pope Francis, SJ.

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BAGUIO NOT AS COOL — I re-visited Baguio City last weekend to attend a PPI  seminar for journalists. I was a bit surprised as the thick jacket I brought was not put to good use.The temperature, although comfortable, was not as cold as when I last visited 6 years ago.

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LIKE BEEHIVES — Baguio’s  main Session Road at night, with all the visitors leisurely moving about, was not lighted well.  This could be due to global warming or due to over population. The city’s mountain-sides have become “colonies” like beehives in the slopes. I fear the tragedy of  earthquakes and landslides. The city is obviously exceeding its “carrying capacity”. Be careful Baguio folks!

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MAR ROXAS— He was called before as “Mr. Palengke” (for doing the markets) . Then  “Mr. Padjak” (for his trisikad photos). Now, he is “Mr. Kargador” for lifting one sack of rice obviously for photo ops purposes. Versatile! What is left for him is to be  called “Mr. President”. So, what next?

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BINAY — Vice President Jojo Binay , on the other hand, is improving some more in the surveys. And the latest is that he is trying to look for a running mate and fill up his senatorial slate with  initial names like  Manny Pacquaio. Are we still for popularity than quality? Look where are popular  senator -movie actors are now. We never learn.

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BANGSAMORO — All is not well  in the bangsamoro peace process. There are serious problems still to be solved.  But this must be expected.  Peace making is  not easy. It is  difficult to achieve. One   must have a clear grasp of Mindanao’s history and its people’s aspirations and  diversity to see through the maze. President P-Noy must know this so he can  stay the course.