The Fallen 44, #SAF44

by: Psychic August

First of all, I would like to extend my condolences to the families of these brave gentlemen who sacrificed their precious lives for the peace and order situation in our country, and the civilians who lost their lives from the massacre.

As for the deaths of the 44 PNP Special Action Force (SAF) members, it will be the passage of time that will enable the surviving loved ones to move on with their loss,  as the case will not really be resolved to their satisfaction.

This incident will have an adverse effect on President Aquino regarding his image as the Commander in Chief of the PNP as well as the rest of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.  He will be seen as a "hesitant flip-flopping " commander in chief,  as pointed out by former President Fidel V. Ramos.  DILG Secretary Mar Roxas will not be seen as to having handled the case effectively.  This will have a not so good effect on Mar Roxas' 2016 presidential bid.

Negotiations, most of them done in secret, will be started between the Philippine government panel and the people representing Bangsamoro, resulting in the recovery of the firearms, military equipment, and other personal belongings that was taken from the #fallen44.  However, their killers among the MILF and the BIFF will still be free.  And this is why the surviving loved ones of the #fallen44 will see that there was no real resolution of the case.  This will also have a negative effect on the morale of the rest of the PNP community, although they will still tow the line with their duties under their respective commanders.

As to the two alleged terrorists under the US Wanted list, the cards say:

• Yes, Zulkifli Abdhir, otherwise known as Commander Marwan indeed met his demise in the hands of the PNP SAF operatives, contrary to the claims of the MILF.
• Basmit Usman, the second bomb expert pursued by the PNP SAF operatives will eventually be captured late this year, but in Malaysia, not in the Philippines.

The grievances of the surviving relatives of the civilian casualties caught in the cross fire between the PNP SAF, and the MILF, BIFF will be totally missed off by the national government, leaving perhaps local barangay officials to address their concerns.

Finally, the real reason behind this clash or massacre will, unfortunately, never be known to the public.

     From the Blogger: 

Rest in Peace, Gentlemen

May Justice Be Swiftly Served!

Reading Date: February 1, 2015

Photo: #fallen44

Philippine Charter Change, Freedom of the Press, RH Bill

by: Psychic August

Will the 1987 Philippine constitution ever be amended to enable faster economic development for the country?  

The cards answer with a Yes, and it happens during the next administration. A woman law maker will put a major contribution into it.  This will greatly help the Philippine economy grow in the years after the amendments.

Will it be amended to allow President Noynoy to run for Presidency again?

Regarding a charter change to allow Presidential re-run, the cards are clear there will be no amendment on that part of the Constitution during the remainder of President Aquino's term, or during the next administration.

Will the Philippine Freedom of Information Act ever be passed and implemented?

Fortunately, the cards say that the freedom of information act will be passed and put into effect.  However, it's not happening next year, but midway into the next president's term.  Public pressure will be the reason for this to finally happen.

There will also be better implementation of the RH bill next year and into the next administration, although it will be often hampered by supposedly "lack of funding".

Reading Date: January 10, 2015 
Photo Source: Various Sources

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