STATEMENT OF NEW AFP

In fulfillment of our sworn duty
January 19, 2006

We have bolted from the repression of a bogus regime. We will no longer go
along with the repression that this regime has to impose in order to
continue its illegitimate rule. It is a repression that continues to
prevent the members of the armed forces from, and even punishes them for,
carrying out their sworn duty: to defend the Filipino people.
Our oath is clear: Our place is with our people; the people’s will is
sovereign. All our actions in the performance of our duties must
demonstrate this bias in all instances.
Those who insist on the neutrality of the military, and who now occupy the
positions of power, are those who would rather that we stay silent, betray
our oath, and in effect even help them perpetuate their own selfish
interests. They are the enemies of the people. We refuse to be their
pawns.
The people’s mandate is clear: Corruption, illegitimacy and neglect
must end. Therefore, we do not merely seek a change in personalities. We
seek the change of a system that installs the people’s enemies in
power and perpetuates the exclusion of the majority. We seek the change of
a system that reduces the people to being mere spectators, and a change in
the kind of politics that lulls the masses into inaction and acquiescence
with noise – petty quarrels, distracting issues and cosmetic reforms.
We are not alone in this struggle. We are thankful for the officers that
helped us. We believe that most of the armed forces are still loyal to their
oath and are one with us in our vision. We make up the New AFP. And we
join our fellow Filipinos who now refuse to be cowed. We are a force that
grows stronger by the day, working in solidarity to usher a new nation where
the people’s interests are truly supreme.
The imperative is on all of us. The time to act is now.

Capt. Nathaniel Rabonza
1st Lt. Lawrence San Juan
1st Lt. Patricio Bumidang
1st Lt. Sonny Sarmiento

CRIMINAL AFFAIRS: RP STYLE

found this on the web

The State of Philippine Criminal Affairs
The NBI (National Bureau of Investigation), the AFP
(Armed Forces of the Philippines), and the PNP
(Philippine National Police) get into an argument
over who is the best at apprehending criminals.
The President decides to test them. She releases a
rabbit into a forest and each of them has to catch it.
The NBI goes first. They place animal informants
throughout the forest. They question all plant and
mineral witnesses. After three months of extensive
investigation, they conclude that rabbits do not exist.
The AFP goes in. After two weeks with no leads, they
burn the forest, killing everything in it. They make
no apologies: "The rabbit deserved it."
The PNP goes in. They come out two hours later with
a badly beaten bear.
The bear is yelling, "Okay, okay, I'm a rabbit, I'm
a rabbit."

FROM THE WEB: HOW TO TELL A BAD NEWS!

Isang Araw....
KUMIRIRING ang telepono nang madaling araw....
"Hello, Master Carlos? Si Arnaldo po ito, ‘yung katiwala niyo sa
bahay-bakasyunan niyo."
"O, Mr. Arnaldo, ikaw pala. Ano’t napatawag ka? May problema ba?
"Um, napatawag lang po ako para abisuhan kayo na namatay ang alaga
niyong parrot."
"‘Yung parrot kong si Pikoy, patay? ‘Yung nanalo sa bird show?
"Opo, Master Carlos, ‘yun na nga po."
"Putris ... sayang! Ang laki pa naman ng nagastos ko sa ibong ‘yon.
Hay, buhay! Teka, ano nga ba ang ikinamatay niya?"
"E, kumain po kasi ng bulok na karne...."
"Bulok na karne? At sino namang salbaheng tao ang nagpakain sa kanya ng
bulok na karne?"
"W-Wala po. Nanginain po siya ng karne ng isang patay na kabayo."
"Patay na kabayo? Anong patay na kabayo, Mr Arnaldo?"
"E, ‘yun pung mga thoroughbred horses niyo, Sir. Namatay po kasi lahat
sila sa pagod, kahihila ng kariton ng tubig."
"Nasisiraan ka na ba ng bait? Anong kariton ng tubbbiiiiggggg?"
"‘Yun pong pinampatay namin ng sunog."
"Diyos ko po! Anong sunog naman ‘yang pinagsasasabi mo?"
"‘Yun pong halos tumupok sa bahay niyo.... Tumumba po ‘yung isang
nakasinding kandila, tapos nagliyab ‘yung kurtina at mabilis na
kumalat ang apoy...."
"Ano? Puuut.... E, may kuryente naman diyan sa bahay-bakasyunan, a.
Para saan ‘yung kandila?"
"Para sa burol po."
"Ano? Kaninong burol?
"Sa nanay n’yo po, Sir. Bigla kasi siya dumating dito nu’ng isang gabi,
walang kaabi-abiso. Lampas hatinggabi na. Akala ko po magnanakaw.
Binaril ko."

GARCIA GETS HUNG!

Major Gen. Carlos F. Garcia has been found guilty by the court martial that tried him. Garcia is accused of corruption, after his excessive lifestyle had been exposed. His son was captured trying to sneak in hundreds of dollars into the United States.

Garcia has been charged with violating Articles of War over his alleged unexplained wealth and possession of a US “green card,” which gives him permanent resident status in the US in violation of the Philippine Constitution.

The guilty verdicts comes with dishonorable discharge and the forfeiture of his benefits. Criminal cases against him are also expected.

This is the first time a general gets hung by his peers.

THAI MO BULOK!

Thailand PM Thaksin Shinawatra is complaining. He felt that the only way Filipinos can do better than his athletes in the SEAGAMES is by cheating. He felt it necessary to bring this to media at his level. He even wanted to make this an issue at the next ASEAN summit.

President Arroyo, acting in haste to mollify his ally and good friend, directed the officials of the games to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into this matter and submit an impartial report within 24 hours.

Our national pride, bouyed the performance of our athletes, is breing trampled again. And the President in the name of diplomacy, chose to side with the accuser, who didn't even bother to present proof before making a wild accusation before the global media.

MIYAGI-SENSEI IS DEAD!

a really sad day for me. : (

LOS ANGELES - Actor Pat Morita, whose portrayal of the wise and dry-witted Mr. Miyagi in "The Karate Kid" earned him an Oscar nomination, has died. He was 73.Morita died Thursday at his home in Las Vegas of natural causes, said his wife of 12 years, Evelyn. She said in a statement that her husband, who first rose to fame with a role on "Happy Days," had "dedicated his entire life to acting and comedy."
In 1984, he appeared in the role that would define his career and spawn countless affectionate imitations. As Kesuke Miyagi, the mentor toRalph Macchio's "Daniel-san," he taught karate while trying to catch flies with chopsticks and offering such advice as "wax on, wax off" to guide Daniel through chores to improve his skills.Morita said in a 1986 interview with The Associated Press he was billed as Noriyuki "Pat" Morita in the film because producer Jerry Weintraub wanted him to sound more ethnic. He said he used the billing because it was "the only name my parents gave me."He lost the 1984 best supporting actor award to Haing S. Ngor, who appeared in "The Killing Fields."
For years, Morita played small and sometimes demeaning roles in such films as "Thoroughly Modern Millie" and TV series such as "The Odd Couple" and "Green Acres." His first breakthrough came with "Happy Days," and he followed with his own brief series, "Mr. T and Tina.""The Karate Kid," led to three sequels, the last of which, 1994's "The Next Karate Kid," paired him with a youngHilary Swank.Morita was prolific outside of the "Karate Kid" series as well, appearing in "Honeymoon in Vegas," "Spy Hard," "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" and "The Center of the World." He also provided the voice for a character in the Disney movie "Mulan" in 1998.

GARCI-NUNGALING / GONZI-NUNGALING

First Gentleman Mike Arroyo says they've been vindicated by Garci's statement virtually clearing the President of any wrongdoing. It's a case of a cheat clearing another cheat. What a warped sense of justice.

In a related development, TF Garci finds procedural lapses in the disappearance of Garcillano. That came a day after Garci already came out in the open. And if we are to believe Garci himself, he claimed he never left the country. Either Garci or Gonzi is lying. Or maybe both.

You know what's wrong with Malacanang's spinmeisters? They lack imagination. Magsisinungaling na lang di pa plantsahin.

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARCI

"I have to make myself rare for a while for fear of my life and that of my wife. I had been followed everywhere since the controversial alleged tapped conversation came out. In fact some are saying I could already be dead. There were also intimidating text messages. There were also insinuations by politicians that I might be liquidated by either side of the political isle. I was not also sure of the military's plan. There are also leaders who'd like me to talk, but my statement must be favorable to them; if not my life is surely in danger."