cha-cha or charter change

i agree on charter change, but before anyone has a violent reaction lolz, I don't agree with changing it in year 2009 0r 2010. There are lotssssss as in lottsssss of things to consider when changing a constitution. I mean hellerrr it's the law and many lives will be affected. I believe there is a need to change it. After 2 decades, I think the world has change, hasn't it? Maybe my country, the Philippines, can go with the flow of the world, be competitive internationally.

I like Joey Concepcion (gonegosyo). He has a balance opinion, just like me hehehe. He knows that the constitution needs to be changed. It is just not the right time. I mean there will be an election coming up. At this time, I am pro-administration. yung mga galamay nila is starting to get on my nerves, especially when they started talking about changing the constitution when they have to prepare for an election. Nakakairita as in. coz this thing they're doing right now, can add to the already negative connotation some people have about change.

Actually, I find it amusing that some people when they hear the words "charter change" without even asking if they agree with it, they will immediately say "no". It's like a reflex, charter change? no. funny. but when you think of posterity and the lives of the people in this country. I don't think it's funny. I admire some people for having the energy to go to protest rallies, I just hope they KNOW what they are fighting for. Wag sana silang pupunta dun, kc sabi ng teacher nila or dahil ganun din yung gagawin ng mga kaibigan nila. I hope each Filipino forms his/her opinion about this and not join pro or anti rally until they actually analyze what charter change would mean for the future of this country, for the future of their children.

Ang naiintindihan ko nga lang sa ngayon about the economic side that they will change from the constitution is that they would make it legal for foreigners to own lands here. Not sure about that, because if they approved that, I think after a year, only a few Filipinos will have a land in their own country. Lands here are cheap compare to other countries and foreigners have more money. The argument of the administration is that foreigners cannot take the lands when they leave the country, baket? sinabi ba ng some of the foreigners na aalis sila? There are lots of people or retirees who choose this country to live after they retire. If they don't leave, then, we might be a squatter in our own country. lolz, maybe that's too melodramatic of me, neways, I'll research more on that.

I made this blog post because of the article of Joey Concepcion. An excerpt below:

My appeal is for those who want to change our constitution before 2010, we suggest people to start first the debate in 2009 on what is the best form of government. Maybe let us also get a provision to state that in 2010, those elected in the senate and congress will form into a constitutional assembly. But, let the people decide if they want Con-ass or a Constitutional Convention. Whichever is voted, full implementation on political changes should only happen in 2016. The needed changes on economic provisions of the constitution can be made effective immediately. There is nothing wrong in reviewing the constitution, but timing and perceptions must be considered. Any form of amendment before 2010 become negative to a lot of Filipinos, since they look at it with suspicion in extending the president's term. As I explained to friends from the opposition, PGMA will not extend her term. She wants to see our democracy continue, especially in times like this. But yes, it's time to start the debates on whether Mar Roxas' Concon or Conass should be the way to review and change the constitution and what provisions must be revised to adjust to the current environment.

-----he really is an intelligent man. If you want to read the whole article then you can visit www.gonegosyo.net title of the article is Great Opportunities at Scary Times

He mentioned Mar Roxas. I thought before that Mar is a good candidate for President, but now I sense that he will still be a crony of a tycoon here. It's okay if the tycoon is patriotic and only wants the best for the country, but, he is actually or one of his media chuvalens is one of the reasons why this country is at a standstill. Good thing may be some foreign investors are not watching the news of their networks. Some still believe that the Philippines has a chance. I think it is fairing well than the neighboring countries. Thanks to people like Pangilinan and Recto. Now, I am decided. If Pangilinan runs for President, I will vote for him. (well, of course this opinion is subject for change in the future lolz)