tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post114047695033535842..comments2023-10-20T21:46:49.945+08:00Comments on Philippine Commentary: Philippine Coup Rumors IntensifyingDeany Bocobohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01443168826029321831noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-1140562691079956352006-02-22T06:58:00.000+08:002006-02-22T06:58:00.000+08:00HB--I predict the Senate will disappoint.HB--I predict the Senate will disappoint.Deany Bocobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443168826029321831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-1140523469033159982006-02-21T20:04:00.000+08:002006-02-21T20:04:00.000+08:00By the way, "toe the line" is a naval term and qui...By the way, "toe the line" is a naval term and quite a propos for Senator Pong.HILLBLOGGERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977843513566589811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-1140523251862476592006-02-21T20:00:00.000+08:002006-02-21T20:00:00.000+08:00DJB,As one of your regulars, I would like to confi...DJB,<BR/><BR/>As one of your regulars, I would like to confirm to you that I have visited the link and read its contents.<BR/><BR/>As to General Pong, I've always appreciated the good, old marine turned politico; I believe he's not only one of the one of the more decent officers the AFP ever had but is also one of the more level-headed and respectable politicians we've got on board today. (The nation ought to thank his wife who knows very adroitly how to make the General "toe the line"! Tee-heeh!)HILLBLOGGERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977843513566589811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-1140522624188953962006-02-21T19:50:00.000+08:002006-02-21T19:50:00.000+08:00By the way, I'd like to encourage all the regulars...By the way, I'd like to encourage all the regulars here at Philippine Commentary to go visit all those nice folks at Austin Bay's Blog. There is a <A HREF="http://austinbay.net/blog/?p=940" REL="nofollow">SECOND posting from him on the PHilippines</A> with comments already from me and MLQ3. But you guys are the experts on the Philippines so by all means pay those folks a visit and add what you know to the conversation. Have fun visiting America bloggerdom!Deany Bocobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443168826029321831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-1140522306108074452006-02-21T19:45:00.000+08:002006-02-21T19:45:00.000+08:00HB--I really admire Pong Biaxon a lot. He used to ...HB--I really admire Pong Biaxon a lot. He used to be a "stutterer" but boy does he have a clear voice now. Loud and Clear General. Saludo!Deany Bocobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443168826029321831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-1140518686562008262006-02-21T18:44:00.000+08:002006-02-21T18:44:00.000+08:00DJB,I've just read this on the Inquirer net: "CA d...DJB,<BR/><BR/>I've just read this on the Inquirer net: <BR/><BR/>"CA defense committee defers promotion of Army chief/Asks for results of wiretap probe by military"<BR/><BR/>The deferment of Esperon's confirmation to 3-star rank may be a morale booster for the dissatisfied elements of the army. At least, there's one elected official who's taking allegations of wrongdoing by Esperon seriously.<BR/><BR/>However, save for a bit of personal embarasment on Esperon, the army chief has nothing to worry about. He can technically hold on to his 3 stars and wear them officially anywhere on earth and addressed as Lt General, CA confirmed or not - the confirmation is mere formality. <BR/><BR/>The only hitch as far as Esperon is concerned, is that when he retires unconfirmed by the CA, he will not be entitled to the pension scheme and other retirement benefits reserved for confirmed lieutenant-generals. Will that matter to him? I guess not. I suspect he will have made loads and loads of money by the time he retires.<BR/><BR/>The most important thing is that Chairman Biazon's message is heard today - somehow, there's an AFP 'fiscalizer' somewhere in government.HILLBLOGGERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977843513566589811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-1140516834130903022006-02-21T18:13:00.000+08:002006-02-21T18:13:00.000+08:00DJB,Re: "there is now an alliance between the Left...DJB,<BR/><BR/>Re: "there is now an alliance between the Leftists (CPP/NPA) and the Magdalo."<BR/><BR/>Possibly so, DJB.<BR/><BR/>At Edsa II, Joma Sison himself admitted that his CPP provided many of the warm bodies. <BR/><BR/>The junior officers of AFP are quite young and terribly idealistic. Judging from news reports, their ideal converges with that of the CPP today: the toppling of Gloria so, it seems possible to me that these two groups may forge an alliance for this purpose. <BR/><BR/>(Didn't Gen Vic Corpuz set a precedent?)<BR/><BR/>In the end, if indeed that an 'alliance' is forged between those 'freedom warriors, there's only Gloria to blame.HILLBLOGGERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977843513566589811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-1140516487528882362006-02-21T18:08:00.000+08:002006-02-21T18:08:00.000+08:00As far as I heard....the Senate defense committee ...As far as I heard....<BR/>the Senate defense committee chairman has been talking to both The Magdalo and the CPP....<BR/>as to whether it is normal..I do not know...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-1140498483693946552006-02-21T13:08:00.000+08:002006-02-21T13:08:00.000+08:00The provocative suggestion all over the Palace inf...The provocative suggestion all over the Palace influenced media is that there is now an alliance between the Leftists (CPP/NPA) and the Magdalo. <BR/><BR/>What do you guys think?Deany Bocobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443168826029321831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-1140498220763785552006-02-21T13:03:00.000+08:002006-02-21T13:03:00.000+08:00Ignore my comment on St. Bernard I was using Konqu...Ignore my comment on St. Bernard I was using Konqueror and now am using netscape.<BR/><BR/>Anyway I don't know if I am glad to be away from MNL or not. It would be an exciting story if the ominous foreshadowing points at something that is really about to happen but of course there is likely to be nastiness and my wife and her family are of the definite mold to avoid nastiness. Not a wholely bad thing but....Marcus Aureliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12731740191789466205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-1140496376743506572006-02-21T12:32:00.000+08:002006-02-21T12:32:00.000+08:00After spending a couple of weeks in Cebu I can see...After spending a couple of weeks in Cebu I can see how the situation at St. Bernard developed.Marcus Aureliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12731740191789466205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-1140492873746302902006-02-21T11:34:00.000+08:002006-02-21T11:34:00.000+08:00NOt to worry WB, we are NOT done with the Mohammed...NOt to worry WB, we are NOT done with the Mohammed Cartoon Controversy. I have one more post in the works on it and addresses these very questions. thanksDeany Bocobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443168826029321831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-1140492046666682812006-02-21T11:20:00.000+08:002006-02-21T11:20:00.000+08:00djb: remember you asked me about "equality among r...djb: remember you asked me about "equality among religions"? well so far, the most relevant one i got is about the "the theory of the dialogue among civilizations" developed by muhammad khatami, the former scholar and reformist president of iran. the concept is good. i wonder if he is the martin luther of islam? (if ever there would be such a person) i have yet to read it. supposedly he published a book on it. you may begin with this link: http://www.un.org/Dialogue/background.html.Dave Lloritohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13592787212335457164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-1140486828058674282006-02-21T09:53:00.000+08:002006-02-21T09:53:00.000+08:00ABSCBN NEWS (Ricky Carandang) was reporting at the...ABSCBN NEWS (Ricky Carandang) was reporting at the mid morning business newscast on ANC that bond holders are getting nervous because of all the blog-chatter and MSM reporting on the coup rumors. Press Vehicles are being excluded from the Palace grounds.Deany Bocobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443168826029321831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-1140486228003829052006-02-21T09:43:00.000+08:002006-02-21T09:43:00.000+08:00As you already know, glad to note Philippine Comme...As you already know, glad to note Philippine Commentary's exposure in Austin Bay's blog, through a link provided by Glenn Reynolds' InstaPundit.<BR/><BR/>Mr.Bay had to post a second entry to accommodate new details.<BR/><BR/>Mr. Bay is a respected author, military affairs expert, and writes about international affairs.Amadeohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00040096079637569742noreply@blogger.com