Fearing being found out 02/12/2011

Fearing being found out

02/12/2011
During the campaign period and when Congress was still in session then, Noynoy Aquino was all for the quick passage of the Freedom of Information (FoI) bill, claiming then that such a law was essential for transparency in government, which he said he embraced.

Of course, that was the time when Gloria Arroyo was still in Malacañang, and Noynoy and his Yellow allies were clearly into pushing the FoI with the aim of obtaining public documents that would show irregularities and yes, corruption to be used against her and her regime.

But now that it is Noynoy who sits in Malacañang, there has been a 180 degree turn on the FoI.

The bill is not part of the so-called Palace’s “priority” bills to be submitted to Congress. Neither for that matter is the Whistle-blower bill..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20110212com1.html