3 teachers killed MR. EXPOSE Amb. Ernesto Maceda 07/14/2010

3 teachers killed

MR. EXPOSE Amb. Ernesto Maceda 07/14/2010 Under GMA, the poor, underpaid school teachers were kidnapped in Basilan, Zamboanga City and Zamboanga Sibugay. Under P-Noy, three teachers have been killed in one week’s time in Manila, Masbate and Bataan. Mark Francisco, 27 years old, a member of the Association of Concerned Teachers (ACT) was shot dead Friday in Palanas, Masbate after alighting from his motorcycle in the presence of four co-teachers. Josephine Estacio, 46, another ACT member was shot dead in front of Tenejero Elementary School in Balanga, Bataan by two masked men riding a tricycle. Last Thursday, in thickly populated Quiapo, Thomas Castro, 30, another teacher, was shot dead as he was walking toward Concepcion Aguila Street. The situation has gone from bad to worse as two media men and one farmer leader have also been assassinated since P-Noy assumed the presidency. In addition, carjackers shot and wounded Architect Efren del Rosario in front of the BPI branch in Commonwealth Avenue after making a withdrawal from the ATM machine. The kidnapped son of Comelec Commissioner Yusoph is still unreleased. P-Noy is an expert in handling guns. Maybe, he should personally lead the campaign against these wanton murderers. To begin with, he should seriously direct the PNP, the NBI and Barangay Tanods to collect loose firearms. Also the PNP, LTO, MMDA and city and municipal traffic aides to arrest all those using unregistered motorcycles. Certainly, there must be a total revamp of the PNP. In 1992, FVR retired 68 generals and colonels. There must be a three strike policy in every province or city. Three unsolved killings or kidnappings mean automatic replacement of the PNP Provincial Director or the Chief of Police. Capital crimes should be the top priority, not jueteng! *** Mortal sin. Sen. Tito Sotto is very correct. Customs Commissioner Angelito Alvarez committed a “mortal sin” when he cheated on his golf score in a golf tournament at Ayala Alabang Country Club. Sen. Serge Osmeña III has joined Senator Sotto in asking P-Noy to revoke and recall Alvarez’ appointment.... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20100714com4.html

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