Digong, The President

[Altis6453]

I'm disappointed with Duterte's cabinet choices, because it was part of his campaign promises that he will end the KKK system of Aquino and instead hire based on merit.

I don't understand why in the world Villar's scion is heading DPWH. How can you argue that it isn't a conflict of interest?

I'm also concerned of the DepEd appointment, especially as we badly need to incorporate the Martial Law atrocities in our basic curriculum, and I don't think Laurel will push that as one of his priorities.

And Panelo for spokesperson. I cannot get myself to trust someone who defended the Ampatuans in their heinous massacre.

I'm not being negative against the Duterte admin - I'm just saying that I think his cabinet deliberation is flawed and is certainly a far cry from the Trudeau-like cabinet he promised. Heck, there isn't even any female representation.

Of course, these are mere precursors for things to come. A bad cabinet might still be steered in the right direction by a good president. I'm still hoping for the best, but the cabinet appointees aren't a good sign.


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Apparently, the pickings or candidates for such positions are slim. It gets even harder to vet candidates once Digong assumes office since he'll have other matters on his plate. The search and selection committee is ad hoc. There are no guarantees that those selected and who will require CA approval will a actually get appointed on a permanent basis

[zoomzoom]

Agree Panelo is bad bad bad baaaaad news, but think of it this way -- at least he was not given the DOJ post.

Mocha girls ba anong posisyon na?

[Altis6453]

Agree Panelo is bad bad bad baaaaad news, but think of it this way -- at least he was not given the DOJ post.

Mocha girls ba anong posisyon na?

Re: Mocha girls

They can assume any position they want! [emoji28]

[claRkEnt]

Re: Mocha girls

They can assume any position they want! [emoji28]

well, the way Mocha had been talking lately, you can tell na para na rin syang Google ngayon. Know-it-all na. Authoritative in a lot of political things. :bwahaha:

[vinj]

well, the way Mocha had been talking lately, you can tell na para na rin syang Google ngayon. Know-it-all na. Authoritative in a lot of political things. :bwahaha:

As Mr. T would say...

[safeorigin]

I'm not being negative against the Duterte admin - I'm just saying that I think his cabinet deliberation is flawed and is certainly a far cry from the Trudeau-like cabinet he promised. Heck, there isn't even any female representation.

ermmm... I for one certainly would certainly question appointing someone just because of their genitals.

[anonemus]

Si Bato

[_Cathy_]

ermmm... I for one certainly would certainly question appointing someone just because of their genitals.

Where did that come from? Jut703 never said anything like that.

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[niky]

Where did that come from? Jut703 never said anything like that.

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What he means is that if there will be women in the cabinet, they should be there because of their qualifications. Not just because they are women.

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Then again, Duterte has talked about appointing women to the cabinet, but none of his preliminary lists has any women in them.

[safeorigin]

Where did that come from? Jut703 never said anything like that.

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justin trudeau appointed people in power on the basis that they're women. that decision is already haunting him dearly as we speak

[_Cathy_]

justin trudeau appointed people in power on the basis that they're women. that decision is already haunting him dearly as we speak

oh wow...

[jut703]

ermmm... I for one certainly would certainly question appointing someone just because of their genitals.

I didn't mean that a woman will get appointed to the cabinet because of her gender alone. There are many Filipinas capable of holding cabinet positions that Digong does not have to resort to an old-boys' club for his cabinet. Also, his squad of kababayans and kaklases will benefit from the different perspective of a woman.

[safeorigin]

I didn't mean that a woman will get appointed to the cabinet because of her gender alone. There are many Filipinas capable of holding cabinet positions that Digong does not have to resort to an old-boys' club for his cabinet. Also, his squad of kababayans and kaklases will benefit from the different perspective of a woman.

adding trudeau to your statement was your first mistake

[dreamur]

At this early, I can see friends in FB who are diehard supporters (and funders) starting to get disgruntled over recent pronouncements about his plan for his cabinet members.

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[viper888]

At this early, I can see friends in FB who are diehard supporters (and funders) starting to get disgruntled over recent pronouncements about his plan for his cabinet members.

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All I can say is: Mark Villar

[cast_no_shadow]

All I can say is: Mark Villar

Napanood ko interview ni Atty Macalintal, so ano ba? allowed ba si Villar to be a cabinet secretary?

elected official and secretary of DPWH at the same time? paano naman function niya on both assignments?

first time ba ito?

[Monseratto]

With his number #1 supporter and best bud thinking he is the chosen one....

Duterte: I believe in God, but not in religion | News | GMA News Online

Duterte: I believe in God, but not in religion
Published May 19, 2016 9:11pm
Updated May 19, 2016 9:30pm


Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte called out the hypocrisy of the Catholic Church, accusing its bishops of selectively following its supposed separation from the state.

In an exclusive interview with GMA News anchor Jessica Soho on Tuesday, he also said that he believes in God, but not in religion.

"For the record, I believe in God, but I do not believe in religions. Period. And the most hypocritical institutions in the Philippines, guess who?"

Duterte, whose comment over Pope Francis' visit to the country last year drew a firestorm of protest from various sectors, said he doesn't begrudge the Church of its right to intervene if an issue becomes a moral one.

However, he expressed doubts if the bishops themselves believe in the concept.

"I do not begrudge if the bishops would stick to it. But it is really a separation and they would have to go out if the issue becomes a moral one or if it becomes an interest... Pero kayo bishops, I would like to ask you, kayo ba ay naniniwala sa separation of Church and state?" he questioned.

"Kasi nung panahon ni Gloria Arroyo...kayong karamihan nanghingi ng sasakyan, mga Montero, and you call that a separation of state?" he said.

Duterte was referring to an incident in 2009, when Butuan Bishop Juan de Dios Pueblos requested a vehicle from former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for his birthday.

It was also during the Arroyo regime when Malacañang had an office for "religious and ecclesiastical affairs" which was headed by a Cabinet-level functionary.

"You allowed the prostitution of you," Duterte said.

He also brought up his experience of abuse allegedly involving a priest.

"And the abuses. You asked me publicly to name the priest. So I did. And you said to me, you go to court," Duterte said.

The incident happened in 1956 when he was student, he said, and the court would no longer have had any basis.

"Do not cultivate hypocrisy or you will get it. Tatamaan kayo dito," he warned. — APG, GMA News

- See more at: Duterte: I believe in God, but not in religion | News | GMA News Online

[jut703]

adding trudeau to your statement was your first mistake

There is nothing inherently wrong with Trudeau's decision to have a gender-balanced cabinet.

1. His MPs are all qualified for the ministries that they handle. Canada is not lacking in qualified officials - it's not as if he chose women with Alma Moreno's credentials.

2. Canada has always been sensitive about geographic and ethnic representation in government. Adding gender parity into the mix isn't such a left field idea. Even Harper's cabinet was composed of about 40% women.

Basically, when presented with the choice of equally competent people, they considered other qualifications, gender being one of them.

Of course, you can spin Trudeau any way you like, just as macsd bashed PNoy to no end. Enjoy!

[Ry_Tower]

At this early, I can see friends in FB who are diehard supporters (and funders) starting to get disgruntled over recent pronouncements about his plan for his cabinet members.

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Dapat sinabi mo na Big Change talaga, biruin mo binoto nila si PGong tapos ang maghahari sa Malacanang eh si GMA at FVR.

[Monseratto]

Quiboloy hurt in selection of Duterte’s Cabinet members | Inquirer News

Quiboloy hurt in selection of Duterte’s Cabinet members

By: Nestor Corrales
*NCorralesINQ
INQUIRER.net
12:10 PM May 20th, 2016


DAVAO CITY—Carefully chosen or lobbied?

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, a longtime friend of presumptive President-elect Rodrigo Duterte, is saddened that incoming Cabinet members of the Davao City mayor have not been properly chosen, the former’s spokesman said Friday.

“Dapat may tamang proseso (There should be a correct process),” Mike Abe, quoting Quiboloy, told INQUIRER.net in an interview.

After Duterte cemented a wide lead in the presidential race, his camp has formed a transition team to search for potential Cabinet members.

The team said they wanted the administration of Duterte to be well represented and gender-sensitive.

But Abe said some incoming Cabinet members were lobbied by some politicians.

Quoting Peter Laviña, Abe said, reelected Las Piñas Representative Mark Villar, was initially eyed to be a trade and industry secretary but Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano lobbied him to be a public works secretary.


Mark is the son of former senator and businessman Manny Villar and incumbent senator Cynthia Villar.

The younger Villar met with Duterte on Monday night here when the mayor offered him the post. His parents also met with Duterte here.

Villar’s Nacionalista Party earlier forged an alliance with Duterte’s Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban).

INQUIRER.net has sought the comment of Cayetano, but he has yet to respond as of posting time.

No official communication

Abe said Quiboloy and Duterte had no “official communication” after the May 9 elections.

He said Quiboloy was not consulted with the appointees of Duterte.

“Yan po ang malungkot. Wala pong nangyaring consultation. Since Day 1 (after election day), di siya (Quiboloy) natawagan,” Abe said.

(That is what’s disappointing. There has been no consultation. Since Day 1 after the elections, Quiboloy was not consulted.)

But Abe said Quiboloy was not interested in any government position. He said the Pastor only wanted that a proper selection process to be followed.

“Gusto lang tumulong ni Pastor kay (Pastor just wants to help) Mayor and to the Filipinos,” he said.

“Dapat suriin kung sino ang karapat-dapat (We should select properly those who deserve the position),” he said, echoing Quiboloy’s sentiments. IDL