Arroyo in a state of dream?

From the Manila Standard Today: "WE ARE on our way to becoming not only a sports power, but an economic power as well. " So says GMA according to reports of Maragay and Requejo.

The Philippines? A sports power? After that topping that controversial SEA Games? This must be an hallucination!

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Again, the Philippines an economic power?

But wait: Recently, Cielito Habito, former secretary of NEDA, claims that the Philippine economy is on the verge of meltdown. And Habito is not alone.

If this is the case, Arroyo must be hallucinating. Will somebody wake her up?

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I think I know now why Arroyo is claiming a sunny economic perspective ... she studied in America. Probably, because of her frustration to finish there, she continued studying but this time, by reading American books. And maybe she mistook the analysis of the American economy as that of the Philippines'.

Poor girl!

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Garci names his phonepals. Very good! But he should not be selective. He should also include his principal.

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Caller: Hello, hello Garci!
Garci: Hello, Maam!
Caller: Buti naman at di mo kinalimutan ang dagdag.
Garci: Siyempre naman, Maam. Kaya nga nanalo kayo.
Caller: Tange! Iyong dagdag na mga pangalan ng tumawag sa iyo!

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Caller: Hello, hello Garci!
Garci: Hello, Maam!
Caller: Iyong sa ano, sa ........ (garbled) Di daw nagma-match ang documents.
Garci: Sa alin Maam?
Caller: Iyong documents, di daw nagma-match. Meron daw na hawak na witness ang kabila at di raw nagmamatch when compared sa document natin....
Garci: Di naman po talaga magma-match iyon, Maam.
Caller: At bakit?
Garci: Kasi kung magma-match, mabubuking tayo na nag-usap pala tayo. Bakit, gusto niyo rin ba isama sa bluebook?
Caller: Ay type! Para naman maging sikat lalo ako. Bumagsak daw popularity ko sa Pulse Asia, eh.

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From Malaya: Multinationals perceive corruption is getting worse in the Philippines and Thailand but is declining elsewhere in Asia, a report released on Monday shows.

Unquote: Is this still a news?

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Wait, I heard GMA still imported consultants on how to REDUCE corruption? Ano ba ang nangyari?

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O baka naman consultants on how to IMPROVE corruption. Wow, ha?

Today's stories

Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra is insinuating that the Philippines is rigging the 2005 SEA Games. Well, according to text jokes, that could be the reason why Comelec Commissioner Virgilio “Garci” Garcillano resurfaced.

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As usual, Malacañang is washing its hands. Glued Macapagal Arroyo even issued statements that she has tasked individuals to take a look into the reasons behind Thailand’s accusations. Doesn’t this sound similar to the lyrics “I won fair and square!” and “I am willing to face the proper tribunal to prove my innocence”?

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If more than half of the Filipinos do not anymore trust Glued Macapagal Arroyo as Pulse Asia Survey says, why should she expect non-Filipinos to trust her?

Maybe she is thinking that Thailand is a part of the Phillipines. Is this right, Mr. Yoyoy Villame?

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But is there a reason to suspect that Malacañang is using the SEA Games? Probably. The Glued Macapagal Arroyo issues are already buried in the inside pages because of the SEA Games – a case of diving (issue) competition?

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Other story:

The Black and White Movement had given “No-speak De Castro” an ultimatum to take his side on the Gloria Resign-Oust issue. The members of this movement never learn: Noli doesn’t want to be called “Noli Outcast-ro” if the efforts fail to loosen the epoxy that binds Glue-ria to her seat.

Bonifacio Day's Headlines

PDI: Peso up; 53-level against US dollar breached

And GMA is smiling showing her two front teeth. A sign of a growing economy? Not really.
Malaya: Growth slows down ’05 target of 5.3% unlikely to be met

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But wait, didn't GMA claim she was the best 2004 presidential candidate who can make the economy better?

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Tribune: Garcillano flies off, destination unknown: PALACE OFFERS SAMMY ONG PROTECTION

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Sabi ni Doy Cinco ng IPD: HUWAAAT?

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Malacanang must be obvious. If they can't even catch Garci, how can they afford Sammy Ong protection? If somebody attacks Ong, can Malacanang catch the attacker?

Hmmmnnn.... Malacanang just want to control Ong just like Doble and Vidal... and later, Garci.

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Another story from the Tribune: DoJ, BI admit Garci left RP, but in disguise

But Garci vehemently deny leaving the country. Who's telling the truth then?

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Or is the Garci appearance and the conflicting stories regarding his leaving another orchestration to confuse the public?

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Hey, hey, hey! Sounds like another bombshell is out to come and Malacanang is again on the spin to divert the attention of the public?

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Another from the Tribune: Gloria blamed for activists’ murders; ouster call renewed

Not a new story. Add the murder of journalists. Add the murder of the economy. Add the murder of the Filipino people's trust.