Big brother. Sibling. Bastard.
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| Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz |
Without the least intention of offending anybody, much less of insulting anyone, and without losing sight of the days of songs and joy during this time of the year, it nevertheless remains in order to call attention to the status of gambling in the country — as a reality call. Yes. It was already proliferating before during the previous administration. But surprise, surprise: Gambling in the Philippines has developed far and wide during the incumbency of the present national leadership supposed to be held by someone whose value system is repeatedly claimed and loudly proclaimed as unconditionally sterling and absolutely honorable.
The fact, however, says something else — if not exactly the opposite. It can be said without doubt or fear that the vice of gambling in this country has moved much forward to the extent that the following domestic simile can be now used to give a better and bigger picture of how really notorious and vicious is the status of gambling in the Philippines: Pagcor is the big brother. PCSO is a sibling. Jueteng is a bastard..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20101223com5.html
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