Do you know that the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices act specifies that even if an official did not benefit financially from an illegal transaction, he is nonetheless liable? Do you know that from DAP, P1.5 billion was given for the Cordillera People’s Liberation Army, P1.8 billion for the Moro National Liberation Front, P8.6 billion for the ARMM, P30 billion to increase the capitalization of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas? Certainly, these allocations do not have immediate impact on the economy or GDP. And what about the unconstitutional cross-border “aid” to other branches of government, e.g. P 43 million to finish the E-library of Congress, P143.700 million for the Commission on Audit, and additional aid to the Comelec? The honesty of the President is never the question here. The issue here is culpable violation of the Constitution. Good faith? While very convenient, this is difficult to prove. If allowed, we will be providing officials with convenient excuses for violating not only the fundamental law of the land, but also other laws. Remember, the road to hell is paved with good intentions! Read the rest at manilatimes.net/saving-the-executive/111567/ Watch also https://youtube/watch?v=RNqv0BAnaaU for better understanding of the issues.
Posted on: Sun, 20 Jul 2014 06:14:06 +0000
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