THE REAL GARBAGE

First I will quote the warring parties:

Andoy Ranay, a TV Director, laments the loss of franchise of ABS CBN, on the anniversary of the denial of the renewal of franchise. Which led to the loss of the talents, specifically actors. And with Mr M, officially jumping fence, seal the deal on the network. On his long speech on that topic, he said something and I quote

"Yun naman, so aanhin mo ang franchise kung basura naman ang trabaho, wow!  Ha-hahaha! Grabe! I mean di ba?"

I listen to this speech on SNS. And I didn't think for a second, that he is quipping anybody or anyone. But as the saying goes, when you throw a ball randomly, someone will be hit randomly too, and will say ouch.

Suzette Doctolero a writer of GMA, counter the statements.

“Ang world class, kapag itinampok Mo ang kwento, kultura at karanasang Pinoy, pero universal pa rin ang tema, kaya makakarelate ang mga banyaga. For example: Korean ts, at humahabol na ang thailand. Maski naman ang Indian ay may bollywood na talagang ang pagkakakilanlan ay sa kanila."

She has points in saying this but this is long tirade, let's continue on some of her points.

“Pansinin na iisa ang molde ng mga show. Bidang breadwinner na mula sa mahirap na pamilya pero masaya sila kahit poor. Chummy family, Brady bunch concept. Tapos mame meet ang isang guy o girl na mayaman. Same same. Iba iba lang ang location. Baguio, Manila, Italy, Amerika, Timbukto, tralala. Pero Same kwento. Same problema. Malaki lang ang mga artista. Pero Pwede nga itong isulat na nakapikit. Haha.” 

“Tapos ipapackage na world class. Feeling ninyo naman na totoo. Mas mahal pa ang cost ng promo at trolls kesa sustansya ng content. Diyan magaling. Sa hype. Na sila ang magaling. Sila ang class. Sila ang api at inaapi.” 

It's a long tirade, in the name of fair perspective. View her full post here:

Sa totoo lang, at pagpapaka totoo lang, hindi pa natin (lahat ng network, walang prangkisa at meron)naaabot ang world...

Posted by Suzette Severo Doctolero on Monday, July 12, 2021

Di pa ako tapos (sinimulan ninyo ha). Hype lang kasi, na sila ay world class. Inuuto kayo. Naniniwala naman ang iba....

Posted by Suzette Severo Doctolero on Monday, July 12, 2021

Now my opinion. Do I really have to say it? I will just ask this question. Why do you think more people are watching K-dramas? Thai Dramas? Even Chinese Dramas? And shows on Netflix from different parts of the world? 

And I will put a time period on this. I am not talking about the 1990s to 2000s era. The industry is young, and it's unfair to judge them by today's world class standards. 

I also agree that government should support the industry. The US, China, South Korea, supports their TV/Film industry. But this must be on the governments mind. Why will I support dramas that are pissed poorly written, and sometimes anti-government. That long running series, who I will not named to be glorified, which is now is a joke, is anti government. It encourages banditry and rebellion.

GMA has it's shots of good stories. Encantadia is one of them. The former was good, and the reboot has potential. Only if one of the artists had control their sexual urges. Or at least wore protection. And now ended up separating. I will not named them, but you know who are they. As as I say it has it shots of good stories. But all others are shits.

If somehow both of these two will listen to me. Kindly read my blog on what you may learn here.

This renewed rivalry, on this certain topic, is an exercise in futility. None of you are world class, and both are garbage. There, I said it. 

ATTEMPT TO DISCREDIT

I just can't ignore the recent quip by Ms. Bernadette Sembrano, against the administration. In a report of the inauguration of LRT 2 East Extension. She, I don't if there is an instruction with her higher ups, emphasize the question, on who pioneered the project. It's like an attempt to discredit the administration, for it's achievement.

Let's look at it this way. Somehow the situation is reversed, and President Rodrigo Duterte, became President first, then succeeded by PNoy. Although even hypothetically, if that happens, PNoy can't follow PRRD. But let's say that had happen hypothetically. What will happen to the somehow good projects that PRRD will start in this hypothetical timeline, and be followed by PNoy?

Back to the real timeline. Gloria Arroyo, pioneered a project for a flood control system, that will divert flood water, directly to Manila Bay, to lessen the floodings in urban areas in Metro Manila. PNoy, stopped the project, because of an alleged corruption. It could have save Marikina, from Ulysses flooding in 2020.

Ferdinand Marcos, built the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant. It has never operated ever since, because the mother, stopped it from doing so. We could have, a much cheaper and stable flow of electricity.

Am I saying all this time, how about continuing good projects, and grab the credit for it? But no, they don't do that. And there are rumours that Kris might run for the highest office of the land. Don't vote her! Their family, and their political party, are doing political vendetta, everytime they take power. At the expense of the comfort of the Filipino people.

So it doesn't matter who started it. What is important, is the one who finished it. And that is President Duterte's legacy. He continued good projects, even if he didn't pioneered it. Unlike his predecessor, who is fond of cancelling.

NAIVETY OR STRATEGY?

If a politician will promise this to you in the campaign for election in office, don't believe him or her. They can't do it. End corruption, and end poverty. Corruption can't be ended, it can only trimmed to certain point that it can't damage the state. Poverty can't be ended, it can only be alleviated. It depends on the person whether he or she wants to get out of it or not. 

Manny Pacquiao said that he will declare war against corruption. And if ever he will decide, maybe to run for a higher office, that will be his advocacy. War. That's a big word. Can you win it? And are you clean of it? Cause if not, the war is already lost. For a man to win against corruption, you have to kill the Devil. And man has no capacity to do it.

With the declaration of war against corruption, he accused the Duterte administration, of having double the corruption, than Aquino's term. In which he earn the ire, of President Duterte. So the President challenged him in his nightly  address to the nation on June 28: 

“So I am challenging him: Point those offices that are corrupt. And let me take care of it. Within one week, I will do something,”

"Then now you say [we’re] corrupt. Where’s the corruption? Which offices?”

“If you fail to do that, I will campaign against you because you are not doing your duty. Do it because, if not, I will just tell the people: Do not vote for Pacquiao because he is a liar,”

And he accept the challenge, the evidence is to follow, and he points out DOH. Then he denies attacking the President, saying that it might be a wrong perception. Accusing things without evidence, is just slander. But it's nearing election season, so I understand.

Another thing he promised, that he will get rid of squatters. He will make houses for them. That's a good idea. But as much as I dont want to agree with Mr. Quiboloy, on most things, but he is somewhat right. Even if you give houses, if the mindset is still wrong, they will lose those houses, and get back where they came from. And even if you have plenty of money. The poor people, are more plentiful. Like I said If a politician promising to end corruption, and end poverty, he can't do it. It's impossible.

Despite all this. I am seeing something. Maybe this is only my political intriguing. Pacquiao and Duterte has been friends for years. And its a cliche, that in politics, their are no permanent friends, nor enemies, just permanent interest. But I think their friendship will not break so easily.

And it's a common knowledge now, that President Duterte, is a brilliant strategist in politics. That's why he is the President of the Philippines. What I am saying is, they might be faking this fight, for a political purpose. 

And what is that? Kicking out, Manny Pacquiao of the party, and pushed him to go the Liberal Party. To thwart of the real opposition. They might make him the standard bearer to run for President, and at the end of the day, all people that will run are Duterte's allies. It might be a speculation today, but even Trillianes are complaining about this possibility. So there might be some truth to it.

Whatever the case is, be wise in voting next election. Think of the high stakes that is on the line. And before I end, I want to go on the contrary against Manny Pacquiao's statement that in leading the nation, it's not all about the brains, but also of the heart. Yes, heart for the people is important. But if you don't have the brains, the one that has, will be the one advising you, to the point of controlling and manipulating you. And where there is manipulation, corruption begins. And you will declare war against corruption? Let's see what happens. 

And before he decides, whether he will run for a higher office or not. I already have a decision. Not vote for him, whatever his decision is. I am not influencing anyone, but it might be better to not vote him again. Starfruit politicians are the worst of politicians.