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rom the hilly streets of
San Francisco, to the sand dunes of Saudi Arabia, to the billabongs of Australia,
expatriate Filipinos the world over have been keeping tabs on events "back
home." But with the advent of new technologies and the newly installed and
seemingly transparent Noynoy Aquino administration, overseas Filipinos no longer
appear satisfied with simply following events—they now want to
influence them as well. These hardworking expats are well aware that it is their remittances
that keep the Philippine economy from collapsing, in spite of all the
inefficiency, corruption, and natural calamities that beset it.
The vast majority of those
who left the Philippines did so because there were better opportunities
overseas—and most who left would never regret that decision. Through
perseverance and hard work, Filipinos abroad live lives that would have been
unattainable
to them had they stayed behind. And while their achievements
are laudable, many feel somewhat disheartened that the compatriots they left
back home continue to struggle against those "demons" in their culture that
they, the expats, have long since vanquished.
With a different perspective and global experience under their belt, Filipino expats are now demanding that they be listened to. They know how things should be done and they are ready to help. The breakthroughs in communication technology has now given them the means to reach out and influence domestic issues. Social media such as Facebook and Twitter, as well as low-cost VoIP telephony, SMS text messaging, and email gives expatriates all over the world the instant access they need in order to influence events and sway public opinion in the Philippines.
It will only be a matter of time before Philippine politicians and public officials begin to sit up and notice the power the expat community can bring to bear. We're not quite there yet but the day will surely come when those in government think twice, least they incur the wrath Kabayans on distant shores.
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Filipino people have
just about had enough of Miriam Defensor-Santiago. She is loud, arrogant,
and intolerant of anyone but herself. In her Ilongo-accented diatribes
Santiago bullies anyone and everyone she dislikes or who happens not to share
her views. It is somewhat disheartening because Santiago is reasonably smart
and adequately educated—but the minute she opens her mouth, those pluses
just fly out the window.
Published 1/29/2012
ongoing impeachment trial of
Chief Justice Renato Corona has brought to light what appears to be a
faulty,
if not patently unconstitutional 1992 En Banc resolution of the Philippine
Supreme Court that effectively ended any public disclosure of the Statements
of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) of any Justice or Judge. Chief
Justice Andres Narvasa’s court in their ruling—A.M. No. 92-9-851-RTC, dated
September 22, 1992—resolved that henceforth all “All requests for copies of
statements of assets and liabilities of any Justice or Judge shall be filed
with the Clerk of Court of the Supreme Court or with the Court
Administrator, as the case may be, and shall state the purpose of the
request.”
Published 1/24/2012
Corona impeachment
trial now three days old is turning out to be somewhat of a disappointment.
The
month-long period form December 14, 2011 when the Senators first took their oaths
as Senator-Judges to the January 16 start, only served to heighten
the public’s anticipation for a blockbuster court drama that would play out
live in their livingrooms.
Published 1/19/2012
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