September 22, 2011

Random Thoughts…09222011

Our speaker last week was General Samuel Pagdilao, Jr. of the Philippine National Police. He spoke about a program of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group – the Internet Child Protection Program called “Angel Net.” The General’s speech coincided with this month’s Rotary Theme - New Generations Month, where Rotary activities are aimed at our youth.

The absence of required laws that will put more teeth in apprehending and punishing offenders of cyber crimes made this noble program pale in comparison to the current events involving the anomalous purchase of second hand helicopters by the PHP – a transaction that is still under investigation by Congress because the sale was allegedly rigged by the spouse of former President Arroyo. As such, the questions raised by the “Young At Heart” amongst us, were more pointed towards the helicopter transaction than the Angel Net program.

General Pagdilao was again scheduled to be guest speaker the following day in the Rotary Club of San Juan Del Monte. This leads me to assume that: 1.) The General has a lot of time in his hands thus enabling him to be guest speaker in Rotary Clubs, 2.) That Congress should really pass pending bills on Cyber Crime to keep the good General busy, 3.) The General is practicing his public speaking skills for a future political career, 4.) He is obedient to his “Commander and Chief,” his wife PP Chay Pagdilao who arranges his speaking engagements. I believe it is more of #4, hahaha.

Cheers and enjoy Rotary J

PP Jovie