What American Soldiers are Doing in Mindanao?

This is a thought provoking question. Armed Forces of the Philippines told the press that they are having military exercises.

By the way US Forces have already stayed for months. Is that how long you would have your military exercise?

A press conference from one "renegade" officer of AFP confirmed that US Forces are not only having theirmilitary exercises but have joined in actual combat military operations against Abu Sayaff, the local terorist group affiliated to Jemaa Islamiya.

This act of joining local military operation is a crystal clear violation of our 1987 Constitution. This is a violation of our sovereignty as a nation. It is still clear in our minds what happenned to Nicol, how she was raped; and her case was maneuvered to free Daniel Smith--the rapist.

US foreign policy of attacking so-called terrorists would endanger our freedom. We do not want that experiences of Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan would happen to our beloved country.

We suspect that the issue of terrorism is only made as a fascade to attack and control other countries in the world.

Mindanao is rich in natural resources. Future supply of oil may come from Sulu Sea. Nickel deposits in Nonoc island is one of the biggest in the world. Vast plantations of banana, coconut, pineapple, durian, etc. are found in Mindanao.

I don't want to offend some peace-loving Americans. But this act would of overstaying in our country by US Forces would make us uncomfortable. Please leave. This is our country. If our irresponsible government and military officials give you the yesses to stay, then forget them. They are only minding their own narow self-interest and not ours.

If peace and order worsen, they would just vacate and live abroad. We would be left here languishing the war. So please spare our country from war. We can manage to run our own internal affairs.

Can We Have Another Tita Cory?

Now that she's gone, can we have another Tita Cory who is sincere and with moral leadership?Our country now is in bad shape with "vultures, crocodiles, hyenas" that position themselves in the government institutions and offices ready to devour our very resources.
We have enough of them--theft, corrupt and grafters public officials. They are there in the government not to serve the people but to serve their pockets.
May the death of Tita Cory would serve as torch in the darkerst moment of our history. May her sacrifices in leading the fight against dictatorship and tyranny would serve as our inspiration in continuing the fight against the present administration which is corrupt and human rights violator.
We learn a lot from Tita Cory. She continued her advocacy in defending the people. She fought Erap and now Gloria whom she perceived as corrupt and abusive government.
To the end of her breath she remained consistent in her unwavering principle in defending the rights of the people for decent living.
She was not afraid to face the consequence of her action. She rallied in the streets denouncing the evils she saw in the past and present government.
We miss you Tita Cory. Your legacies will live forever in our hearts.