THE world of trapo or traditional politics is fascinatingly crazy.
Anything can go bad or good anytime without anyone knowing it. Recently, I was informed that the camp of Congressman Anthony “Doc” Golez is being swarmed by dealers and brokers, people who make business out of their own brand of traditional politics. One such guy, said to be so good in marketing himself as a professional politician-maker, reportedly told Doc Golez's wife that he can broker for the support of the powerful “force in the middle”, the independent bloc of Baribar, Sy, Familiaran, Verdeflor and Alisbo. The guy seems to be desperate in finding pawns he could offer to Doc Golez in exchange for money. Doc Golez and his trusted corps of bright boys should be forewarned that there could be more pseudo political prophets and messiahs that would come to them and offer political services in exchange for monetary favors. Doc Golez and his bright boys should know their ranks well, or they might be outsmarted by guys who don't have high IQ but know the traditional politics by heart and mind. ---------- I had interviews with Bacolod Chinese business groups recently and it confirmed reports I got that they are indeed looking for a leader who can articulate and fight for their interests. Out of curiosity, I asked if the name of Councilor Elmer Sy rings to them. These Chinese guys from the Filipino-Chinese Chamber and Amity groups said that it is the name they want to be with. I asked them why, and they told me "He doesn't talk much but makes actions a lot and gives a smile when you needed it." When I asked again why they prefer such a person, they told me, "A person who seldom speaks and makes a lot of actions rarely makes a mistake because we have no basis to judge which one committed wrong and did or committed right." Laughter and humility aside, our Filipino-Chinese brothers deserve a good leadership. Whether it is Elmer Sy or not, at least it is also a good try to give a Chinese a chance to demonstrate his or her prowess not only in business but also in governance. After all, the leaders produced by the Chinese people in China have moved their country forward and now place China as an emerging superpower in the world. But I warn Elmer Sy, traditional politics is a mumbo jumbo. Everyone could be your friend during the campaign season but not your voters come election time. The smile you could get from them at one time could be the same smile that will ridicule you in other times. ----------- Former congressman and now aspiring mayor Monico Puentevella should immediately take the clutch personally to arrest the growing dissension and confusion within his ranks. If not, he will just cry over the decapitation of his organization. His bright boys are obviously not doing right, good and well. Reports have it that they are planning and carrying out things Monico does not know. Their actions are not well harmonized, sending a lot of mixed signals or cacophonic sounds. The kind of Monico that appears now seems to be different from the Monico that was always outstanding and triumphant in all his battles during his first two terms. Today, he looks excessively disturbed and weary. He doesn't look anymore as a statesman and warrior. In an upcoming battle that could mean his muerto o vida, Monico should not take chances in planning, strategizing and disposition of his political troops. He should take the pilot seat. -------------- Ceneco broad daylight hold-up - was it an inside job or simply outsmarted? Whether it was inside job or not, Ceneco leadership exposed its fatal weaknesses. It has no internal security policies and alarm system. It had no CCTV. The big belly security guards were so lousy. With this obvious disorganization in Ceneco, even ordinary thieves could storm Ceneco by surprise and stash away all its savings and collections. On a broader scale, what happened is just a replica of a cooperative that has been living in disharmony and so dangerously over the years. What more to its member-consumers? Karl G. Ombion Sun Star Bacolod
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