Huwebes, Mayo 5, 2016

Duterte, Cayetano on coup, assassination


Amid the rumors that presidential front runner Rodrigo Duterte hid billions of pesos on his BPI accounts, President Benigno Aquino III to undermine the May 9 presidential election in favor of Administration backed  Liberal Party's presidential aspirant Mar Roxas, vice presidential candidate Antonio Trillanes threat that groups in the military will grab power to prevent the communist friendly Duterte to assume the presidency, and speculation in the social media that the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S Central Intelligence Agency collude, just like in Chile and South Vietnam, to assassinate the presidential front runner,  here is an excerpt of my interviews with Duterte and his vice presidential bet, my friend, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano about their take on these rumors just after the third presidential debate held in Dagupan City.
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Alan
 Peter Cayetano. PHOTO CREDIT: JoeAm.Com

MORTZ ORTIGOZA (ME): There were rumblings among the military that they would not allow a Duterte Administration to assume power on July 1. Several observers said that the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the CIA would collude to topple down a President Duterte because he is identified with the communist and would be a threat to the military alignment in the region versus Mainland China. What’s your take?

SEN. CAYETANO: Unang una Diyos lang ang may alam kung sino talaga ang magiging president. Pangalawa hinde dapat makialam ang mga foreign countries because we have our national interest. We love our alliances with other countries but they should allow Filipinos that Filipinos chose their president.
At sa military and police hinde sila allowed iyong partisan politics. Ramdam namin, so may mga nagsasabi kay mayor na dahan-dahan sa pagsasalita dahil sa mga kaalyado natin. Pero sabi niya dapat independent ang Filipino sa ating foreign policy dapat Filipino mag isa at panindigan niya.


ME: Sir, are you not threatened by the pronouncements that the military and the U.S will harm you?

MAYOR DUTERTE:  If God wants me to be there. If it’s destiny to be assassinated…hangang diyan lang ako!

ME: They are apprehensive because they said when you become president it means good bye to EDCA (Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement) and the military aid from the U.S would stop…?
DUTERTE: Who?! Mga Amerikano?!
ME: I read that on the community page of the military at Face Book.

DUTERTE: Let us see why? Are we dependent on the United States for our problem here?
Is the United States ready to die with us for us on the Spratly issue?
It we start war because talagang hinde na makapasok ang fishermen we are deprived of a rich fishing ground, and we declare war, is America, is EDCA useful to us? May pakinabang ba sila sa atin?

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  1. Jose Ariel Caguioa
    Jose Ariel Caguioa When he first declared his candidacy, I kept an open mind about the Mayor. His accomplishments in Davao are impressive. I admired his simplicity and zero tolerance for corruption and criminality. He was an attractive choice because I desperately want to live in a country where I don't have to fear for my children's safety every time they step out of the house.

    But as I listened to him and got to know him more, my confidence in the man has slowly started to erode. I tried to rationalise his words and actions. But he makes oppressive and offensive statements faster than I can make excuses for him. In my desperation, I pinned my hopes on a man who was peddling a shortcut. Never mind that it was a very long shot from reality. I was willing to risk 6 years for a chance (no matter how improbable) of seeing my beloved Philippines finally free from corruption and crime. I desperately wanted it to happen in my lifetime.

    But I realised that if I take a chance on this man, I risk everything that I hold important. Not because of what anyone said against him but because of the words he uttered himself.

    I can no longer pin my hopes on somebody who cannot be trusted in the big things and the small things.

    1. my daughter is a teenager, I will not leave her alone in a room with the mayor. He objectifies women and sees nothing wrong with a "harmless" touch or kiss, an indecent ogle, a careless remark about rape. He dismissed his own daughter as a drama queen when she finally found the courage to admit that she was raped. He wields words that oppress women, that could make men think that rape is justified if a woman is too beautiful to resist.

    2. I cannot leave my son in the same room with the mayor. I carefully watch my own words around my kids. I take pains to screen the shows that they watch and choose the people they spend time with. I help my son and daughter to become a good citizen and impress upon him the value of hard work and honesty. I can't risk one person to undo all of that. I am a teacher and I have seen that kids are impressionable and they will emulate people in authority. If the president curses, disrespects women and tells everyone that he cheated his way in school, my son will think that it is acceptable. As an old commercial insightfully observed, "Pag ginawa ng matatanda, ang mali ay nagiging tama sa mata ng mga bata." Paano pa kaya kung mismong presidente ang gumagawa?

    3. I cannot entrust our hard earned money paid in taxes to the Mayor. Devoid of any concrete platform, he anchored his entire campaign on the promise that he will end crime and corruption in 6 months. And gullible me desperately wanted to believe him. In light of recent developments, his promise has become meaningless. Only the incorruptible can end corruption. How can I believe that he is blameless when he constantly changes his statements and contradicts himself as new information about his undeclared wealth is exposed? I don't have to be a genius to figure out that the mayor is not being truthful.

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  2. 4. I cannot trust that the mayor will protect innocent lives. No matter how much I want my kids to have safety and security, I cannot live with the fact that the price for it could be the life of an innocent person. The Davao Death Squad has killed 1,424 people in Davao. 132 of them were children (17 and below), some of whom were innocent bystanders or victims of mistaken identity. There was a 9 year old who was not the intended target but was killed by a stray bullet. In some parts of Davao, the death squad has morphed into a freelance kill-for-hire operation. What assurance do we have that this mandate to kill criminals without due process will not be abused by those in power and will not take the lives of innocent victims?

    5. I cannot trust that the mayor will safeguard our democracy. "Pag i-impeach ako, sabi ni Trillanes, eh 'di isara ko 'yang Congress. Eh 'di wala nang mag-impeach sa akin... Ako na ang congress, ako na ang presidente. Dictator ka talaga." These were the exact words of the mayor. I cannot live with a president who will not allow anyone to contradict him, who will suppress the voice of an entire nation and bring us back to the dark ages of dictatorship.

    6. I cannot trust that the mayor will protect the reputation and interest of Filipinos in the international stage. He is willing to sever ties with USA and Australia because they didn't condone his rape joke. He made embarrassing and offensive statements against Mexico and India. There is too much at stake here - our diplomatic relations, our economy that needs the help of foreign investors, our OFWs living abroad.

    The elections is only 3 days away. I am not promoting any candidate because I trust that we are all capable of discerning whom to choose according to our conscience. All I ask is that you take an objective look at the mayor's character

    TumugonBurahin
  3. Che Mendoza
    Che Mendoza very well said sir...I'am also a teacher and hopefully lahat ng teachers na kilala ko will have the same mindset...God bless the Philippines,,,give us a president that is according to your will.
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    אלפא חסד גוץ
    אלפא חסד גוץ let's BE STILL, mga Sir...let us trust God and allow Him to work His plans over Philippines. Whatever happens, He will never allow the evil to surface over good... and as for us, let us pray and and work to overcome evil with good!
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    Reny John Gutang Balse
    Reny John Gutang Balse Naalala ninyo yung teleserye na JUMONG..ihalintulad ko si duterte dun
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    Vic Corpuz
    Vic Corpuz Preserving the present constitution is of utmost importance We are electing a president under the present constitution. Not a president or dictator under another constitution or form of government. Ex. In Duterte s regime. If Leni wins as VP. It is non existent or will be eliminated. Much like vp Lopez is to former president Marcos. So the people's vote for Leni R will really not count and won't be President if Duterte violates the present constitution and gets impeached. Citizens are voting for a president not for ratification of the constitution or change of government. Changing the government or ideology is not the solution to corruption and not the way to orogress

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  4. Lerma P. Jacinto IF this news is true, didn't the Mayor once said, " Kung hindi ka handang pumatay at mamatay para sa bayan mo, hindi ka dapat mag-presidente."
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    T'May Pedrezuela
    T'May Pedrezuela trillanes thing..
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    Patrick Iniego
    Patrick Iniego One of triliones mind conditioning...ang AFP ay taga pag tangol ng saligang batas at hindi taga pagyurak..kaya walang nagtagumpày na kudeta dhil walang simpatya ang nkararaming pilipino sa kilos ni triliones noon..at sa ngayon majority ng sambayanan ay yumayakap sa iisang kandidato..ito ang gusto ng nkararami..hayaan nyo muna maupo at bantayan ntin ang bawat kibot at pagnakakita tyo ng labag sa saligang batas na kanyang ipatutupad ska kyo magplano. . . .nanganganib kase ang dilawan at c triliones kaya nag bibitaw sya ng statement ng kudeta...wala n sa panahon ang military adventurism..ang panginoon ng isang mandirgma tulad ng AFP ay ang SALIGANG BATAS NA UMIIRAL at ang mga SIBILAYAN NA PINAÑGAKUANG POPROTEKTAHAN....opinyong personal ko lang po..
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    Rigoberto Ferdinand Torres Lagumbay III
    Rigoberto Ferdinand Torres Lagumbay III The commander in chief is the embodiment of the constitution. Once he goes rogue, that is the time that the soldiers will step in and stop him. All of these are just words. Words to divide us. Words to put us in a civil war state of the mind. And after these, we need to unite and make this nation a better place.

    TumugonBurahin
  5. Rigoberto Ferdinand Torres Lagumbay III The commander in chief is the embodiment of the constitution. Once he goes rogue, that is the time that the soldiers will step in and stop him. All of these are just words. Words to divide us. Words to put us in a civil war state of the mind. And after these, we need to unite and make this nation a better place.
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    Lerma P. Jacinto
    Lerma P. Jacinto For UNITED we stand as a nation, DIVIDED we fall also as a nation.
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    Reiam Diaz
    Reiam Diaz Divided we fall
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    Razel Marbella
    Razel Marbella we dont want a communist pres ,, bk mag ka military junta s apinas
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    Angelito De Jesus III
    Angelito De Jesus III Be it as it may....the AFP will not take orders from the likes of joma. What just like that we would let the communist win our country?

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  6. Domingo Romano we love Democracy.........tell death
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    Elvie G. Canto
    Elvie G. Canto i cannot imagine if digong will be come a pres. and worst become a commander and chief...
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    Pedro Alas Plaza
    Pedro Alas Plaza what is happening now in our group . It has deviated from its original purpose that is to provide morale support to our men in uniformed and political issues is not allowed since men in uniform should remained nuetral in the political arena. Everyone knows that when the military actively support any politicians or party that would be the end of our democracy. i have suggested several times that we should not post in this group any political issues but this are ignored by many. I would suggest that this group will not used the Armed Forces of the Philippines as its heading/ title . I have served more than twenty years in the AFP and have retired but my love and respect remained with the AFP...GOD BLESS EVERYONE ...
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    Jose Ariel Caguioa
    Jose Ariel Caguioa I apologized, though I am representing no particular candidate, my motives is clear... to share what I have thought would possible destroy the morals of our children in the future and the destruction of the democracy that we are enjoying now. I did not want to offend anybody but I also need to protect what is under me. I guess you understand...

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  7. Rigoberto Ferdinand Torres Lagumbay III I am really tired of these "communist baseless link conspiracy theory". Don't you see the picture? Duterte is not a communist but a socialist. Iba ang socialism sa communism. Socialism is a marriage between democracy and communism.

    Bottom line: Duterte is TRYING TO UNITE A DIVIDED NATION.
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    Patrick Iniego
    Patrick Iniego Ameeen !!!!!
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    Mario Ma-aya Mata

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    Angelito De Jesus III
    Angelito De Jesus III So you like joma sison? Remember that what you said now. Your marraige between communism and democracy will end in divorce...no matter what ism you believe in the bottom line is money...you should know that by now.
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    Rigoberto Ferdinand Torres Lagumbay III
    Rigoberto Ferdinand Torres Lagumbay III YOU ARE SO NAIVE. I hope you know and understand the word. We are tired of seeing our fellow brothers fall just because people like you keep on feeding a propaganda that the military option is the only solution to insurgency. Excuse me for my word but what the fuck! Ganyan ka dahil hindi ka sundalo. You should know that by now, too.
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    Angelito De Jesus III
    Angelito De Jesus III What the fcuk are you a soldier of the AFP or a soldier of the npa...you are the one whos NAIVE as I called you this before. If you are a soldier you would know whats right and wrong....obviously you dont.
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    Rigoberto Ferdinand Torres Lagumbay III
    Rigoberto Ferdinand Torres Lagumbay III Who the hell are you to tell me what is right from wrong? Who is Angelito De Jesus III? Do you even have a pinch of understanding on how we live on the ground day by day? The fight for insurgency is winning the hearts and minds of your enemy. Being friendly with your enemy is not equated as being one of them. The point is uniting a country who has suffered insurgency for 40 years na wala ka nang pakialam at wala kang nagawa. Tanging kami lang ang nagdurusa. Ilan na sa mga kababata ko ang nauna na sa amin. Ilan na sa mga kaibigan ko ang wala na dahil ang gobyerno ay inutil sa pag solve ng insurgency. Tapos heto ka na di ko kilala ang magsasabi na tama ka at ako ay mali at nangungumbinsi na sumama sayo? Yawa ra!
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    Angelito De Jesus III
    Angelito De Jesus III You are the yawa Rigoberto Ferdinand Torres Lagumbay III dont be impolite since you started this. By the way how you state you drama you are already a spent force. As far as who am I...I am a tax payer who makes you a soldier. Get it through your head. We civilians suffer too in war ...maybe more than a soldier. Maybe you need to open up your eyes and see clearly bcoz that way you text you are the devil in hell
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    Angelito De Jesus III
    Angelito De Jesus III Also I dont ask you to join me with anything....you like dodirty thats up to you.
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    Patrick Iniego
    Patrick Iniego Why is it always hot in here??? To much english makes my nose bleeds even my kurikong seems itchi ...ang kagandahan lang ng dalawang nagtatalo sa pamamagitan ng salitang inglis ay nka confine lang sa inyong dalawa ang pagtatalo hahaha does anyone wanted to join the chit chat??? Cmon brothers pareho kyong may point at sa totoo lang pag hindi pa kyo tumigil bka sumigaw nko dito at sabunutan ang sarili..pareho po kyong may punto at parehong nag papatango ng aking ulo sa pagsang ayon..pero parang religous debate ang ambiance... Can we call it a tie.. gentlemen...
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    Patrick Iniego
    Patrick Iniego What do you think sir anderson tuguinay...can we call it a tie???
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    Rain Tommy
    Rain Tommy D lng nman NPA ang susuko pag nanalo c mayor pati narin nman ang MILF N MNLF kz lahat cla malapit sa kanya..#DU30
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    Patrick Iniego
    Patrick Iniego Sus gani here we go again hahaha ...cant you see i just trying to pacify the 2 gents ....politics is all over..Rain Tommy we are on d military page bawal ang hashtag mo hahaha.
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  8. Jeaneille C Padron No to duterte, we must protect our independence, love and foremost democracy is the best
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    Vic Corpuz
    Vic Corpuz i am not for any candidate. But he NPA/CPP is using the democratic voting system to change the form of govt. it is alarming. i am not for Leni (was just an example). Duterte does admit support for NPA. Duterte did state his plans for abolition of congress and senate. He is stating it already even before presidency. He aims for a change in government..
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    Jose Ariel Caguioa
    Jose Ariel Caguioa Bad sign...
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    Vic Corpuz
    Vic Corpuz in other democratic countries, a candidate who states he will abolish the present government will be subject to court or be disqualified His candidacy would terminate in other democratic states.
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    Jose Ariel Caguioa
    Jose Ariel Caguioa Should be in our constitution too.
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    Eduardo Diano
    Eduardo Diano TREASON yan...!!! Huliin yan...!!!
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    Vic Corpuz
    Vic Corpuz Duterte is using the influence if NPA to influence citizens and public officials only a few will challenge him because others want to protect their interests post election

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  9. Annie Padilan Sana lang po this will not lead to a military government (martial law)... I hope Duterte will stay focused on how to improve government programs and services lalong lalo na sa pagbigay ng mas maraming job opportunities in rural areas, coupled with high quality educational and health services. Sana yun kaagad ang tutukan niya pag presidente na siya. Sana alisin niya ung takot the ng mga concerned citizens na magmamartial law siya....
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    Jake Garcia Ronquillo
    Jake Garcia Ronquillo Di gagawin nya yun cnsv lng nya iaayos ang gobyerno aalisin ang corruption n nagpapahirap sa mg pinoy .ang drugs...takot lng namn yun mga mgnanakaw sagobyerno mga corrupt invoved sa drugs at crimes....cno b ngsv sau n mag mmartial law buhaw mga utak nun masyado kau exaggerated sa blita
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    Jake Garcia Ronquillo
    Jake Garcia Ronquillo Di aq duterte pero kung cia magpapabago sa kasalukuyan gobyerno...dahil ang mhirap lalo nghihirap....pag wala kang pera di k mkpagpagamot..pinagmamalaki un philhealth di rin naman mpakinabangan pag wala k pera pambayad sa ospital....lahat ng ospital n pampubliko ginawa ng private wala n ntira parasa mg walang pera...

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