‘Mr. Casino Filipino’
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| Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz |
Considering that gambling — be this legal or illegal —can be anything but noble and ennobling, it is sad that Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) would now even go to the extent of exploiting the innocence and enthusiasm of young people in order to promote its long since questionable management as well as dubious operations.
Lately, it is trying hard to launder its much tarnished name and covetous agenda by loud and sustained publicity about its concern and generosity in the education of children. Now, it is going to the extent of staging a “Ms. Casino Filipino” contest allegedly to promote this or that salutary program.
With malice toward none, with good toward all, it could be both relevant and significant to bring to mind even but the following “minor” matters — all in conjunction with Pagcor:
Where is Bentain? What happened to him? How come there is still great silence about him as if he disappeared into thin air? If he were still alive and allowed to talk, what would he say?.... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20110906com7.html
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