There has been quite a bit talk since Manuel Morato exposed his accusations against the present chairperson of PCSO, Margie Juico and her board members. Morato claims he speaks on behalf of the less fortunate Filipinos. Unless you have been stuck in the cave forever which made you lose your place in the loop, you would really find the words of this man so credible, you will hate Juico or the whole PCSO for that matter.
Recently the topic was brought up again. PCSO was featured in Ted Failon’s program, reviewing and trying to give answers as to why the lotto machines were rented when they could have just purchased them and saved billions of money. The money wasted could have reached many lives of people who depend on PCSO for medical assistance.
But for some bizarre reason, the previous administrations had been doing some dirty works. (it’s really hard to pin down where and when it all started). One thing’s for sure – it’s been there, always have. So Morato shouldn't go out and try to come off clean to public by pointing his fingers at the person currently handling the troubles he created. Makes sense?
One crazy decision made by him and his administration was when they agreed on the joint contract with TMA, an Australian firm, to supply the thermal paper for 50 years. Let me say that again, FIFTY YEARS!
Morato said there is nothing wrong with 50 years time. Sure PCSO is there to stay for the next 100 years or more. I'm not arguing what he said in the video. In fact, I believe it’ll be there forever. The problem I have is that the agreement costs 42 BILLION. The charity funds will be affected. Until it’s over, PCSO will be shedding out this huge amount just for the thermal paper used for printing out lotto tickets – which who knows, in the next 10 to 20 years, others will be able to produce the same quality of papers for a way more cheaper price. Who knows, it could be us doing the job. Nothing is impossible nowadays. We are upgrading faster than we could ever imagine. Tying up with a contract this long is just a very stupid idea. What an arse.
Corruption is always there. It happens in the smallest organization to the biggest ones. I swear on the day the world began, it will never go away, unless superman starts flying all over the cities of the world again, eyeing the bad guys. I just had a vision, Spiderman and Batman were tagging along. What a funny imagination.
We were quick to fancy that things were going very smoothly. Tweeted and re-tweeted and blogged and facebook-liked stats and emailed and forwarded every newsbits, every information – read or heard from wherever or whoever – spreading the "good news."
Then we sobered up a bit and realized none of what we fan out were real. They were just make-believes. The fools believe, the gullible ones. I pity them. What a shame. Worse part is, this is becoming like a disease. The firm ones are not so firm after all, they are infected, contaminated – minds have been POLLUTED.
And then we looked on in horror as our country loses the battle of corruption, little by little. The “chosen ones” who are expected to lead his people to success do otherwise. Even more astounding (surprise, surprise) is the revelation that they are not even prepared to rule. They themselves need light and guidance.
Now, we are faced with a lot of questions and uncertainties. Will this be over? Will this issues and problems be resolved? Is the charity fund enough? What difference will Juico make this time? PCSO, as their mission would say, is there to help those who are in need -- all the time. Is it still safe to cling on to this one?
The obvious waiting-to-happen is Morato will keep on blaming others for the troubles he started himself. But like the saying goes, “The truth shall prevail”
We shall see.
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