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  • September 10, 2013 , 06:23pm

UPig Fight! – UP Intensifies the Struggle Against Corruption and the Abolition of the Pork Barrel System

UPig Fight! – UP Intensifies the Struggle Against Corruption and the Abolition of the Pork Barrel System

The UP Scrap the Pork Alliance, drawing forces from the ranks of its faculty, students, staff, workers, administrators, and communities, in their stanch, just, and ultimately necessary call for the abolition of the pork barrel system, enjoins the people to intensify the struggle against corruption and participate in the September 11 UPig Fight! UP Parade Against Pork and the September 13 Pork Day the 13th Rock and Rage Protest at Luneta Park.

Indeed, the Aquino Government has attempted multiple tricks to try and diffuse the people’s rage over the rampant and bare-faced corruption of government officials. He has claimed to stand with the people in their fight against corruption while, ironically, increasing the budget for pork in the 2014 budget proposal. He has claimed to “abolish” pork through an alternative proposal that sugarcoated rather than removed the pork barrel system while conveniently keeping a smokescreen on the perpetuation of vulnerable and discretionary funds. He has claimed that the people are his “boss” in his “matuwid na daan” while imposing budget cuts on basic social services and inducing rampant state abandonment at the grassroots.

Yet the people will not be fooled again. In its unity statement, the UP Scrap the Pork Alliance notes that “the rage against corruption barely scratches the grain of the fundamental problems the common Filipino experiences” and that “beyond corruption is the blatant disregard for the rights and welfare of the people, particularly of the poor and marginalized.” Thus, recognizing the need for sustained action, the Alliance intensifies the struggle against corruption in its unified stance for the complete abolition of the pork barrel system!
In face of an impending P1.43 billion budget cut, in the aftermath of the death of Kristel Tejada and Alyssa Asilo who had been victims of state abandonment, the Alliance calls upon the Aquino Administration to pay heed to the clamor of the people to abolish pork and rechannel the funds to public schools, public hospitals, frontline agencies, and other social services. basic social services such as education, health, water, and public transportation.

In these crucial moments, the people are integral to ensuring the sustained movement towards real social transformation. We will not be fazed by smokescreens or sugarcoated farces. It is our responsibility, nay, our honor, to be at the forefront in the continuous struggle against corruption, state abandonment, and rampant patronage politics!

Prosecute the corrupt!

Abolish the pork barrel system!

Rechannel funds to basic social services!

Greater state subsidy for basic social services!

Join the September 11 Systemwide Parade Against Pork and Budget Cuts to Education!

September 11: UPig Fight! Activity Lineup

03:00PM –  Programme: UP’s Fight Against Pork at Quezon Hall, UP Diliman

04:00PM – The UP Parade Against Pork around the UP Academic Oval

05:00PM – Solidarity Program Against Pork at Miriam College, Gate 3

Join the September 13 Rock and Rage:Pork Day the 13th, Luneta

(PRESS RELEASE)

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  1. Enough of sugarcoatings, enough of smokescreens, to perpetuate the farces of corrupt, degrading governance of the Philippines. The government Porkies cutting the budget for social services while pocketing taxpayers' or foreign assistance funds needs replacing, then prosecution. These elected members of congress are a shame, but as we know pigs cannot appreciate pearls, they don't even have morals. The enslavement of the Filipinos through the misuse of money is rapaciously rampant, compared to the subtleties of monetary and fiscal problems under Pres Obama and the current congress. The executive and the legislative are currently doing the Tango, mesmerizing the American people into shoving more deaths down our throats as they do the steps. The media names debt ceiling lift "temporary". Why would anyone trust this President about
    Enough of sugarcoatings, enough of smokescreens, to perpetuate the farces of corrupt, degrading governance of the Philippines. The government Porkies cutting the budget for social services while pocketing taxpayers' or foreign assistance funds needs replacing, then prosecution. These elected members of congress are a shame, but as we know pigs cannot appreciate pearls, they don't even have morals. The enslavement of the Filipinos through the misuse of money is rapaciously rampant, compared to the subtleties of monetary and fiscal problems under Pres Obama and the current congress. The executive and the legislative are currently doing the Tango, mesmerizing the American people into shoving more deaths down our throats as they do the steps. The media names debt ceiling lift "temporary". Why would anyone trust this President about giving another unfettered authority to spend, after he has incurred the single largest bloat in US debt? No one should give credence to what he promises in this negotiations. True, congress can include limiting provisions in the spirit of the 14th Amendment. That sword cuts both ways, once Pres Obama incurs the debt - does anyone for one moment even think that he will be transparent in the way he spends newly printed money from the Federal Reserve? - we the people and our posterity are stuck with his debt. Does anyone for one moment still can give him trust that he will respect the limits that Congress will place in this negotiated agreement to "temporarily" open the government? He has shown the most disregard of constitutional mandates, even going against well-entrenched civil liberties and individual rights. I still hold the opinion that a total shut down now, rather than in the future of even greater debt, will compel the national debate needed to put this nation on track. The alternative is the deep precipice, and the country may never recover from the crash. And in the end, the leader of the nation has much of the blame when an opportunity is squandered, as Pres Aquino and Obama have done so far during their terms.
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  1. Enough of sugarcoatings, enough of smokescreens, to perpetuate the farces of corrupt, degrading governance of the Philippines. The government Porkies cutting the budget for social services while pocketing taxpayers' or foreign assistance funds needs replacing, then prosecution. These elected members of congress are a shame, but as we know pigs cannot appreciate pearls, they don't even have morals. The enslavement of the Filipinos through the misuse of money is rapaciously rampant, compared to the subtleties of monetary and fiscal problems under Pres Obama and the current congress. The executive and the legislative are currently doing the Tango, mesmerizing the American people into shoving more deaths down our throats as they do the steps. The media names debt ceiling lift "temporary". Why would anyone trust this President about
    Enough of sugarcoatings, enough of smokescreens, to perpetuate the farces of corrupt, degrading governance of the Philippines. The government Porkies cutting the budget for social services while pocketing taxpayers' or foreign assistance funds needs replacing, then prosecution. These elected members of congress are a shame, but as we know pigs cannot appreciate pearls, they don't even have morals. The enslavement of the Filipinos through the misuse of money is rapaciously rampant, compared to the subtleties of monetary and fiscal problems under Pres Obama and the current congress. The executive and the legislative are currently doing the Tango, mesmerizing the American people into shoving more deaths down our throats as they do the steps. The media names debt ceiling lift "temporary". Why would anyone trust this President about giving another unfettered authority to spend, after he has incurred the single largest bloat in US debt? No one should give credence to what he promises in this negotiations. True, congress can include limiting provisions in the spirit of the 14th Amendment. That sword cuts both ways, once Pres Obama incurs the debt - does anyone for one moment even think that he will be transparent in the way he spends newly printed money from the Federal Reserve? - we the people and our posterity are stuck with his debt. Does anyone for one moment still can give him trust that he will respect the limits that Congress will place in this negotiated agreement to "temporarily" open the government? He has shown the most disregard of constitutional mandates, even going against well-entrenched civil liberties and individual rights. I still hold the opinion that a total shut down now, rather than in the future of even greater debt, will compel the national debate needed to put this nation on track. The alternative is the deep precipice, and the country may never recover from the crash. And in the end, the leader of the nation has much of the blame when an opportunity is squandered, as Pres Aquino and Obama have done so far during their terms.
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  1. Enough of sugarcoatings, enough of smokescreens, to perpetuate the farces of corrupt, degrading governance of the Philippines. The government Porkies cutting the budget for social services while pocketing taxpayers' or foreign assistance funds needs replacing, then prosecution. These elected members of congress are a shame, but as we know pigs cannot appreciate pearls, they don't even have morals. The enslavement of the Filipinos through the misuse of money is rapaciously rampant, compared to the subtleties of monetary and fiscal problems under Pres Obama and the current congress. The executive and the legislative are currently doing the Tango, mesmerizing the American people into shoving more deaths down our throats as they do the steps. The media names debt ceiling lift "temporary". Why would anyone trust this President about
    Enough of sugarcoatings, enough of smokescreens, to perpetuate the farces of corrupt, degrading governance of the Philippines. The government Porkies cutting the budget for social services while pocketing taxpayers' or foreign assistance funds needs replacing, then prosecution. These elected members of congress are a shame, but as we know pigs cannot appreciate pearls, they don't even have morals. The enslavement of the Filipinos through the misuse of money is rapaciously rampant, compared to the subtleties of monetary and fiscal problems under Pres Obama and the current congress. The executive and the legislative are currently doing the Tango, mesmerizing the American people into shoving more deaths down our throats as they do the steps. The media names debt ceiling lift "temporary". Why would anyone trust this President about giving another unfettered authority to spend, after he has incurred the single largest bloat in US debt? No one should give credence to what he promises in this negotiations. True, congress can include limiting provisions in the spirit of the 14th Amendment. That sword cuts both ways, once Pres Obama incurs the debt - does anyone for one moment even think that he will be transparent in the way he spends newly printed money from the Federal Reserve? - we the people and our posterity are stuck with his debt. Does anyone for one moment still can give him trust that he will respect the limits that Congress will place in this negotiated agreement to "temporarily" open the government? He has shown the most disregard of constitutional mandates, even going against well-entrenched civil liberties and individual rights. I still hold the opinion that a total shut down now, rather than in the future of even greater debt, will compel the national debate needed to put this nation on track. The alternative is the deep precipice, and the country may never recover from the crash. And in the end, the leader of the nation has much of the blame when an opportunity is squandered, as Pres Aquino and Obama have done so far during their terms.
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  1. Enough of sugarcoatings, enough of smokescreens, to perpetuate the farces of corrupt, degrading governance of the Philippines. The government Porkies cutting the budget for social services while pocketing taxpayers' or foreign assistance funds needs replacing, then prosecution. These elected members of congress are a shame, but as we know pigs cannot appreciate pearls, they don't even have morals. The enslavement of the Filipinos through the misuse of money is rapaciously rampant, compared to the subtleties of monetary and fiscal problems under Pres Obama and the current congress. The executive and the legislative are currently doing the Tango, mesmerizing the American people into shoving more deaths down our throats as they do the steps. The media names debt ceiling lift "temporary". Why would anyone trust this President about
    Enough of sugarcoatings, enough of smokescreens, to perpetuate the farces of corrupt, degrading governance of the Philippines. The government Porkies cutting the budget for social services while pocketing taxpayers' or foreign assistance funds needs replacing, then prosecution. These elected members of congress are a shame, but as we know pigs cannot appreciate pearls, they don't even have morals. The enslavement of the Filipinos through the misuse of money is rapaciously rampant, compared to the subtleties of monetary and fiscal problems under Pres Obama and the current congress. The executive and the legislative are currently doing the Tango, mesmerizing the American people into shoving more deaths down our throats as they do the steps. The media names debt ceiling lift "temporary". Why would anyone trust this President about giving another unfettered authority to spend, after he has incurred the single largest bloat in US debt? No one should give credence to what he promises in this negotiations. True, congress can include limiting provisions in the spirit of the 14th Amendment. That sword cuts both ways, once Pres Obama incurs the debt - does anyone for one moment even think that he will be transparent in the way he spends newly printed money from the Federal Reserve? - we the people and our posterity are stuck with his debt. Does anyone for one moment still can give him trust that he will respect the limits that Congress will place in this negotiated agreement to "temporarily" open the government? He has shown the most disregard of constitutional mandates, even going against well-entrenched civil liberties and individual rights. I still hold the opinion that a total shut down now, rather than in the future of even greater debt, will compel the national debate needed to put this nation on track. The alternative is the deep precipice, and the country may never recover from the crash. And in the end, the leader of the nation has much of the blame when an opportunity is squandered, as Pres Aquino and Obama have done so far during their terms.
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