From The Wisdom Of Manoling... Sad But True

Spreading A Bad Virus...

I was watching the commentary show of Manoling Morato last night aired at NBN 4. One particular discussion  that caught my attention was when Manoling fearlessly said that part of the blame in seating Senator Jamby Madrigal was actress Judy Ann Santos. He said that it was a mistake for Judy Ann Santos to endorse Senator Jamby Madrigal although he understood that the actress did it for a living.
I woke up this morning still thinking of Morato's argument and he was right on the aspect of endorsement for a living. Many politicians seek the active involvement of showbiz and sports personalities in their campaigns. One example is indeed Senator Madrigal who undoubtedly won because of Juddy Ann's endorsement. This coming 2010, I'm sure the former will run again but will not get the celebrity endorsement of the latter.


Senators of this Republic rely strongly on advertisements and endorsements. However, during the 2007 national elections, the people showed a new generation of voters. They voted for Senator Trillanes and Senator Honasan who had no millions to spare. The new generation somewhat believe that by voting those who oppose the government and the system has a better chance to deliver the needs of the common people. I cannot say for now if the people were wrong in voting for Trillanes and Honasan.

In the case of Senator Jamby and Actress Judy Ann, history will say that it was Judy Ann Santos who cooked the adobo. It was full of spices and aroma that nobody can resist. But at the end of the day, the person who paid the cook ate the adobo with a smile. This will surely happen again this coming 2010 election.
In related issues, I agree with Senator Mirriam Defensor Santiago when she said the Department Secretaries who are using the peoples money for useless infomercials are full grown hypocrites. So many have I seen that if you digest the meaning of the commercial, it is plain and simple "I'm running for senator this 2010 election, I'm using your money for this commercial, vote for me". Thus, I believe that the new generation of voters will not vote for these cabinet secretaries but will instead vote for those who are in the "private sector". One reason is that the voters know, at least, that the candidates in the "private sector" are using their own money to buy endorsers and ads. Also, the new generation will not likely to vote for people involved in showbiz. Their history precedes them.
Going back to what Manoling said, he was right. Celebrity endorsers are partly to be blamed for the misfortunes that this country suffers. About the Philippine Senate, I still believe that the best senate ever was during the senate presidency of Teofisto Guingona who said no to the extension of American Bases in the Philippines. That Senate, had the brightest minds and the biggest balls of them all.

Today...Sigh... Sigh... and another Sigh...
-Adobo