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No to wang-wang, yes to Pagcor? VIEWPOINTS Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz 07/08/2010

Thursday, July 8, 2010

No to wang-wang, yes to Pagcor?



VIEWPOINTS
Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz
07/08/2010
It is quite evident that the no to “wang-wang” official declaration made in the presidential inaugural address was and continues to be a big hit. It has been the prevailing talk in Metro Manila. It still gets into print in all newspapers, as well as talked about in many radio stations and furthermore covered by all major television stations. Of course, it bears watching how long and how far the public authorities concerned are disposed and willing to take the decisive order. For a change, it would be a big surprise as well as a great achievement if the now ardent and fervent
anti-wang-wang mood and drive would really last till such nerve wracking invention is eventually all out and permanently off for good. It is not a secret that this country is rather well known for the “ningas cogon” mentality and disposition of its leaders and most of their followers.

What is quite surprising as well as disturbing is that while the “wang-wang” was made a key point in the said distinct national event, nothing and absolutely nothing — not even but a little hint — that something significant has to be done to the infamous and covetous Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor). In fact, apparently to assure its sustained and continuous operation, the official gambling arm of the government even received the silent but decisive presidential attention, specifically in terms of the recent appointment of no less than its new chairman of the board and chief executive officer — proudly “Atenean!”

What could be his “Marching Order?”

Is it to make official gambling in this impoverished country more entrenched and pervasive, more operational and profitable? Is it to create more gambling addicts, to destroy more Filipino families? Is it to propagate more dishonesty and corruption, more fraud and graft in the disposition of the multi-million pesos taken away from its likewise dubious clients?... MORE

SourceThe Daily Tribune

URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20100708com7.html


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