SHOULD US GIVE MORE?

 

President Duterte and Senator Lacson, got into bit of word war, because the President told the Americans, that if they want to somewhat extend the VFA, that they should pay more. Senator Lacson, told the President to read the constitution, and the Philippines are not a country of extortionist. But then the President retorted, that the payment is not of money, but of armaments.  And the question is, should the US give more to it’s ally, the Philippines?

You may have heard many times in the past, from many US Presidents in the past, and officials that the Philippines is a strategic ally, of the United States. With the title strategic ally, I think the United States should give more.

I mean, it will be their problem too, if the Philippines remained too weak. We are the chink in the armour, along the strings of allies of United States in the region. Japan is strong, South Korea is strong, Taiwan is strong, Indonesia is strong,  Australia is strong. Only the Philippines is weak in the region. And we are a strategic ally.

And the opposition might, oppose or criticize the idea of Duterte asking more payment, from the United States. Especially the main opposition party, the Liberal Party. Let me remind you, the party of the Aquino, that Ninoy Aquino himself agrees, to these idea of Duterte. He even word it rentals. Watch his statement in this documentary  NINOY: The Heart and The Soul, on 1:13-23-1:14:58 about the US bases at the time. And I will quote some part of it.

“Rather than continue the situation of this nature. May we therefore ask the United States government that they pay us rentals for these bases, so that with these rentals, we can now update the position of our Armed Forces, we can have our own missile batteries, we can have our own missile frigates,we can have our own modern weaponry. Rather than go out with our hands out...” –Ninoy Aquino

So why US should give us more. First of all there is a threat now, unlike before. Before we are only a launching pad for Vietnam. Now there is a threat of the paper dragon. And the US knows that they are really a threat. And if they will not give more to the Philippines. They will have a problem in the West Pacific. China may invade, or force the Philippines to give Pacific positions to them. At least if we are strong, China may think twice. And as an ally, US should help, because it is on their interest too.

But why Duterte is asking for more armaments? It is because we want to have the capability to stand alone. Not to ultimately defeat China, we can’t . We only want to have the capabilty to bloody the nose, so that China might think twice, of confronting us. With our present military capabilities. It can only cause a scratch, and it might be an insignificant scratch.

We want to stand alone, because US has a history of abandoning allies, along  with its western friends. Look at Poland, The Allies, promise help, but left alone to face both Germany and the Soviet Union. Lost their freedom in 1939, and gain it only after 1990. That’s a 51 year freedom lost.

Look at Great Britain, Winston Churchill pleaded with all of his heart, to then US President Franklin D. Roosevelt, to join him in the war against Hitler’s Germany, after the defeat of France. He did not get it until Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, and Hitler declares war on the United States. That’s almost a year of abandonment.

Philippines in World War 2, was left alone by Americans to the Japanese. Although they came back, but it destroyed Manila, and left a lot of jeeps. And it had let the Japanese to do atrocities to Filipinos.

South Korea, Syngman Rhee asked for weapons, for him to wage war in the North. They declined, and US pullout of the South. The North Koreans attacked. The Chinese got involved. And the peninsula is still divided.

South Vietnam, although they start by supporting them. They abandoned them, when things go south.

The United States has this habit abandoning allies. They are unreliable, when it comes to a shooting war. So to that former justice, who is saying that the US will come in, if there will be an incident with China and the Philippines. You are very naive, to think that. You are not a student of history.

So its only right to ask US to give more. All they have given us in the past, are obsolete helicopters, tanks with no guns. C130 scrap of weaponry, Maybe its high time to give us, newer weapons. And I believe the government is willing to pay. We all know that it’s not cheap to manufacture such weapons. But I envy Iraq, in a way. It’s a former enemy, and a conquered state yet it has possesed US weaponry that the Philippines didn’t have. And we are called a strategic ally. Is it because we don’t have oil? Why is that a former enemy have that kind of weapons, but an ally was given scraps? Why is that? Your Excellency, Mr. President Joe Biden, why is that? Why is that?

REMATCH 2024

 

The Biden administration should not really f*** themselves up, or else they have a problem coming to them. With the vote 57-43, only 7 Republicans turning on the former President. Trump was acquitted twice, after being impeached twice.

I mean, its basic. Impeachment is a political process. Democrats should have thought it through before doing this. Even President Biden, is not that optimistic about this. That it should not be a priority of the Senate. And then this happen, most Republicans still back Trump, and no matter how strong the argument is, with Democrats not having enough numbers. Trump prevailed.

And what is the implications of him winning? This story is still developing, by the time this was written, so what I am saying maybe superseded by things that will and might happen still that we dont know for the moment. The implication is that he might run again for President. Bad thing if he win, bad thing if he lose. If he win, he might f*** up America again, if he lose, he might repeat the events of January 6, 2021.

And with that stripping of memberships that happened in some clubs, that the former President have joined and everything. I think if he run, he will remember those guys. For he is a vindictive guy.

I mean, if he somewhat run, and wins. I hope the pandemic is over. He is really not good in handling the pandemic. And that withdrawals, with the Paris accords, WHO. Foreign policy he has some little points, Korean War ends in his administration. The I can bomb you reminder, policy. And somehow, he got the Arab states, and Israel, to work with each other. Because those two sides hate each other.

The wrong with Obama though, is that he is trying to ease sanctions with Iran, for them not to pursue, nuclear weapons, talking to them and European allies, even China and Russia, but not talking to important side in the region. Israel. Now with Biden elected, they are trying to resume talks with Iran. But this time, they should talk with Israel, cause it’s a ticking time bomb, in that region, with Israel being paranoid and nervous. It may even go nuclear, God forbid.

And locally speaking, the policy of America with Biden for the Philippines, and China is still blurry at the moment. Obama has this don’t care policy. Trump is tough on China. Biden I don’t really know, which is why it’s scary. And to the fate of Duterte, I hope they don’t intervene in our affairs. And also don’t provoke confrontations within this region, in which the Philippines, might be put in the middle of.

Biden still has to prove himself. He has to address the CoVid problem correctly, and I hope he doesn’t go wrong in foreign policy. I hope for the success of these administration. A second Trump, and a possible renewed two terms, I don’t like. Reversal of policies again, that are bad for the world. And because of that, allies might lose trust completely. And with that, China will fill the void, and I don’t want China being in the leadership position of the world. It will not be good. I mean, if I am an American, I might vote Republican, but not Trump. If Trump runs again, please re-elect Biden. That’s all I can say for now.

FOR THOSE WHO DON’T KNOW

There are those friends and relatives of ours, who don’t know much are concern of what will happen to the organization, now that Bro Eli, has his body rested for a while. What will happen to you now? Who will lead the Church? Gladly Bro. Eli with God’s help, had already answer that question since 1997. And many of you may have know him already, but do not know that he is the successor in the stewardship of the Members Church of God International.

If you are into the news, you may have seen him, hear him at ABS-CBN, hosted Unang Hirit, Saksi, and other GMA News Shows, in the past. At present he is hosting and producing many news and public affairs shows in UNTV.

If you are into music, especially on Wish 107.5 and its Youtube videos, you may have heard his voice saying in every music video, saying Wish 107 5.

And if you are watching Bro Eli’s broadcast, he is the one who introduced Bro Eli, and read verses of the Bible, in behalf of him.

He is currently dubbed as Mr. Public Service, host of the program Get it Straight with Daniel Razon. And he is called Kuya, by many people. He is Bro. Daniel Razon.

As I said it has been decided way back 1997, that he is to become the successor in stewardship of the brethren. How he was chosen? He was both elected, and appointed. Personally speaking, Bro Eli wants him to be his successor. But him being the nephew, and to avoid malice, Bro Eli decided to have an election, between Bro. Daniel, and another candidate. Being the qualification that they are born inside the church, and have not became a member of other religion, as was written in Jeremiah 30:21. The will of God through Bro. Eli and the choice of the majority of the brethren coincide with each other. So Bro. Daniel became the Assistant Overall Servant of the Church.

Why did Bro Eli did this? It is for a simple reason, that he didn’t want history to repeat itself, and cause chaos among the brethren. Bro. Eli himself became a member to the Church, under the stewardship of then Bro. Nicolas Perez. Bro. Nicholas Perez, failed to name a successor of who will succeed him as the leader of the Church. Although, Bro Eli was the only worker in the Church, who has been given the title Minister among all the workers. Because of that, presumptous workers, usurped the leadership role, eventhough they are not qualified. Bro Eli doesn’t even want to lead, until fate forces him too. For he has the gifts. And the rest is history.

And how about Bro. Daniel, is he qualified to be the successor? Yes he is, with God’s help,. If you are to see organizations, in the Members Church of God International. Most of that came into being, because of the conceptualizations, and innovations of Kuya Daniel. And for you to witness and see all of that. Especially if you the reader isn’t a member, you have to be a member first. And for that to happen, you have to get indoctrinated and be baptized. And luckily for you this coming February 22, we have a mass indoctrination session.

I am telling you this, especially my few readers, for you to be informed. He, Bro Daniel had been prepared for this role, way back then. And there is no such thing as a power struggle for the leadership. I don’t know where that rumours came from, that it had even reached places it doesn’t supposed to reach. And the manifesto that sprouts, is obviously a fake and done by cowards. Even the one that they supposed more qualified for the position, is with Bro Daniel, and disowns them.

And I think for now, that’s all you need to know. For those who don’t know.

SEE YOU AGAIN, BRO. ELI

 

February 11, 2021. A date, that I personally will never forget.

Actually I am thinking twice, if I should write something or not. But I thought, if I have a say to those other trivial things, that I had wrote recently, maybe I should write for these event too.

But here is the official statement of Members Church of God International, on the passing of Bro Eli Soriano.

Since Bro Daniel confirmed yesterday, that Bro Eli has rested. There is an overwhelming sense of sadness. Even if I try to distract myself, by watching other things like comedy. It keeps coming back. Maybe, we in our congregation will be like this for a little while.

And many has been said like praises, and condolences for Bro Eli and his family, and I ought not to repeat it here. It’s all over social media. Which I think Bro Eli, and his immediate family deserves to have.

What I don’t like is what Rappler has done. Why mention that false information, in times like these? Why irritate many grieving supporters of Bro Eli? Is it for reads? Or is it for reports? If it is for reports, you had it coming for you. You will be reported in every platform available, for false information.

All I can say about Bro Eli. I have never met him personally. But with God’s help, he change our families life. Through his preaching of the gospel, my father change his ways. He always drink alcohol before. And you know drunk people, they are annoying. Talking nonsense, puking all over the place. He is like that, until he listen to Bro Eli’s preaching, got indoctrinated, and join the Members Church of God International.

Bro. Eli being the instrument of God, changed many lives. Their are these drug addicts, that renewed their ways. Murderers, who stop killing and repent. Rebels, who have surrendered their arms, and respect the rule of law. That and many others, is how Bro Eli, with God’s help change the lives of many people.

He’s even doing charitable works. One time he told us, that he sent a crew of cooks, to Haiti, after seeing people, feeding themselves on soil, mixed with sugar. He also, let students study, with no tuition fee, with free food, and free uniform, in La Verdad. His school, is the only religious school like that. Most religious schools, are the most expensives of school here in our country. He also did, a feeding program before, in Payatas. He did many other things, that I can’t mention all. And Bro Eli, did that with God’s help, with little and lacking funds, yet he made such an impact. Bro Eli, is no billionaire, yet he had done more, than those who are.

To those who remember our Bro Eli, especially those in government positions. I can’t speak in behalf of the organization, but I will never forget you, and remember you also for what you did today.

Bro Eli Soriano has been doing this, since he was 17 years old. He was 73 now. He deserved this little rest, until the beginning of the millenial reign of Christ. See you again, Bro Eli. God willing.

THE 3 K-COUPLES THAT MIGHT GET MARRIED THIS YEAR

 

I am writing this February 11, 2021, only 3 days away from Valentines Day. Even though there is a still a pandemic going. There is talk about love, and how they will spent their day come February 14. Would they still go on dates, while observing social distancing? I don’t know. But these three couples, will sure have someone to spend with come Valentines Day, and maybe, for the rest of their lives.

Here are the three K-Celebrity couples, that I thought might get married this year. Although their are other reasons, the main reason I think why they are getting married, is because love is overflowing between the two of them.

HYUN BIN & SON YE JIN

Among the couple listed in here, they are the newest. Yet they are the oldest in terms of average age. I am not against these two getting married, but I am against them rushing it. Knowing what happened between Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo, who dated shortly, got married, and then got divorced eventually. And for those who doesnt know, Song Hye Kyo, is one of the ex-girlfriends of Hyun Bin. I don’t know why I am mentioning it here.

But there is a saying in my country that, you can stop an overwhelming flood, but not an overwhelming love. Their are rumours, that Hyun Bin is preparing in secret for their wedding. But nothing is clear. Anyways best wishes, if they push through.

LEE KWANG SOO & LEE SUN BIN

These two said have started dating back when they met on Lee Kwang Soo’s show, Running Man. But, Lee Sun Bin, appeared twice on Running Man. One is the Running Man TV episode, the other is when Lee Sun Bin, appeared, with other female guest. But when the news of their dating leaked out, Jeon So Min claimed that she gave the number to the other. Its not clear whether it’s Kwang Soo’s or Sun Bin’s number that was given to the other.

Then Lee Sun Bin appeared on a certain talk show. The topic at the time was, about house. Then the host asked, but the translations varied, it’s between these two translations. One is, is there a tall person, you have to live with? The other was, is there a tall person you are living with? Although the questions, implicates different things, the answer of Lee Sun Bin was, there is. Kwang Soo is tall, so it’s definitely him. The only question is, what translation is correct. If it is the latter, Lee Sun Bin is now living-in with Kwang Soo. If its the first, she has plans to lived with Kwang Soo. It only means, that they will eventually be married. The question for now is when? Sooner or later?

JUNG KYUNG HO & CHOI SOO YOUNG

This couple is very private about their relationship, and rightfully so. Choi Soo young, always evade questions about her boyfriend, fearing that the conversations might go the wrong way. Jung Kyung ho, on an interview said, that Soo Young changed her fashion, and eating habits. But they are not very talkative on each other to the media.

Although they are that. Dispatch provide some insights, on how sweet they are to each other. One is when they were caught shopping together. The other was the most recent, is when they were caught seeing each other, hugging, and signaling hearts when they depart. With the years they have dating, they are very ripe to get married.

Congratulations on these couples, on having someone on their side. Especially this times. And congratulations on their weddings and marriages in advance. That is if they will do it these year.

TILILING DEBACLE

 

One upcoming movie just suddenly became controversial. Its the movie Tililing directed by the Daryll Yap. On the reason it became controversial is because of its poster.

It became controversial because a certain celebrity reacted on it. None other than Liza Soberano. She has some anticipation, but has some reprimands too.

Really hoping that this movie will spread awareness and enlighten us on the struggles of dealing with mental health. But the poster? It’s a no for me. Mental health is NOT a joke. Stop the stigma. pic.twitter.com/EHndPS2khs

— Liza Soberano (@lizasoberano) February 8, 2021

And the mental health advocates, supported her. Which in turn made Daryl Yap respond to Liza:

Sa iyo Miss Liza Soberano, Ang iyong pag-asa na sana’y makapagbigay liwanag ang aming pelikula sa pagpapalawak ng...

Posted by VinCentiments on Sunday, February 7, 2021

“Sa iyo Miss Liza Soberano,

Ang iyong pag-asa na sana’y makapagbigay liwanag ang aming pelikula sa pagpapalawak ng kaalaman sa pangkalusugang pangkaisipan ay hindi masasayang,

HINDI KA NAMIN BIBIGUIN.

Ang aking mga artista sa pelikulang ito ay nagdaan sa mga pagsubok na nagpatatag din sa kanilang kalusugang pangkaisipan, sigurado kaming hindi nila tatanggapin ang isang proyektong ikapapahamak ng kanilang prinsipyo at pagkatao; Matatalino ang aking mga artista, at matapang ang kanilang direktor.

Kapag napanood niyo na po ang #Tililing ay mauunawaan ninyo bakit ito ang titulo, bakit nakalabas ang kanilang dila; at bakit namin tinitindigan ang kalidad at mensahe ng pelikula.

Kaisa po ninyo kami sa inyong adbokasiya.

Maraming Salamat po.”

But in another instance he said this:

itong mga advocates kunô ng mental health, binibigyan ako ng mental stress. buti na lang sa paparating na...

Posted by Darryl Yap on Monday, February 8, 2021

“itong mga advocates kunô ng mental health,

binibigyan ako ng mental stress.

buti na lang sa paparating na pelikula..

hindi lang pili, hindi lang iilan.

naniniwala kaming lahat tayo ay may kabaliwan,

lahat may pinagdadanaan, halata man o hindi

LAHAT TAYO AY MAY #TILILING.”

Which in turn, made Liza to apologize:

Thank you kuya Baron for the kind words and sorry if I have offended anyone. I’m afraid my intentions were misinterpreted. I always want the best for films that tap into mental health, so I wish this film all the best. 🙏🏼Looking forward to seeing it. 🤍

— Liza Soberano (@lizasoberano) February 8, 2021

My two cents is this. The poster, doesn’t made me to be interested in it. I can say that in the near future, I will not watch it. Not because it has offended me, in any manner. But because it ‘snot my thing. Plus I don’t have the resources to watch it. I have no job no at the moment, and even if I do, I will be very busy, to make time to see is. The point is, the film is not out yet. So what Liza have done, is judging the movie by it’s poster, and judging the movie by its poster, is like judging the book by its cover. And judging the book by its cover, is an act of stupid individuals. No one really knows to this point, how the movie would even turn out. Is it even a comedy, drama , or horror. No one knows for now.

To celebrities, please know the full issue before reacting. Speaking of stigma, if you keep doing that and being woke at every issue, without knowing it fully, you and your colleagues will be stigmatized as dumb and stupid. You might be the next, sa classroom may batas, and papaano kami kakain, despite having millions of pesos in your name. I will not say shut up, although I will like it if you do, but just know the issue better, before speaking onto it. As Mark Twain said:

“ It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.”

And please. let's stop this thing, of being offended in behalf. Only be offended if you're offended.