Yet another Controversy of a crying Nation?

For the past weeks, my country, The Philippines, has been experiencing major setbacks that is making everything seem to be incredible and almost absurd! I'm not political, but in terms of voicing out my opinion, I am aware of my rights. As a citizen of a nation, one must be aware of the things around them, not only to the extent of my interests, but for the sake of others as well.

Here are the details of my story:

On February 5, 2008 at 4:40pm, a man named Rodolfo Noel I. Lozada, Jr. has step foot on Manila International Airport aboard Cathay Pacific Flight CX 919 from Hong Kong, only to be taken by men whom he didn't have any recollections of knowing. For travelers, we know that as soon as you get down from the plane, we usually go on que for Immigration to have our passports stamped upon arrival. Then we go claim our baggages and head for the Arrivals Exit to meet those who we know would be there to see us, like friends or family. That is the usual procedure, right?

This was not the case for the man I have mentioned. Upon his arrival, coming out of the tube where it connects the plane and the terminal, 5 men met him at the terminal. One of them carried his baggages (laptop and small suitcase), two men escorting him alongside, and two other men walking in front of him. This was shown on the CCTV camera of the airport. He was taken to a different route, other than what I have mentioned on arrival procedures. This man was taken to the Departure Area and down to the Tarmac, where only VIPs are taken. He was then escorted to a new group of men at the Tarmac and was made to ride a civilian car, a Toyota Altis, Plate UJJ 556. While this was happening, his family and friends were waiting at the Arrivals, but did not even see him. Apparently, Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III and the Senate Sgt.-at-Arms, was also there because he had a Senate Warrant of Arrest. This man, also called, Jun Lozada is the star witness on this controversial multimillion ZTE Broadband Deal between the government and China's ZTE Corporation, a case that has been sweeping up the newstands and on TV and Radio all over the country for the past year. The whistleblower of this controversy, Joey De Venecia, who testified in the Senate last year, came up to tell the whole nation that there are anomalies in the government. This year, Jun Lozada is set to reveal the mysteries that has yet to be unfold about the government.

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From the Tarmac, Jun Lozada was turned over to Senior Superintendent Paul Mascariñas, PSPO deputy director, and they took off, leaving the airport. This time on, started the so-called "abduction" that became a media frenzy, making Lozada's family worry to the point of filing a Writ of Amparo. The Media, the Senate, and all those concerned were up to their heads trying to locate the whereabouts of Jun Lozada. As reported, he was driven around the metropolis up to Los Banos, Laguna and back to Quezon City, because the Media was becoming "In Heat" already.


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Here is the exclusive interview made by GMA7's Mike Enriquez on Jun Lozada's expose.


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Upon watching the news, listening to the radio, and reading the newspapers for the past year, ever since this ZTE-NBN Controversy broke out, I have not taken any sides on any matter. I do not need to take sides, because what I want is the whole story. For people who are not aware of this controversy, you can also visit this site for more information:

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/images/news/microsites/zte-nbn/index.html

In my opinion, as it should matter, I represent the voice of the youth. I believe that it is my responsibility to voice out what matters and what makes sense. What is my talent for, if I do not make use of it? So, I am starting to make sense out of what I have learned while growing up. Let me tell you stories from the past, the present, and the coming future, for it matters to be of great help not only to those you are close to, but also to those who have been trying to make our world a better place to live in.

Let's fight for our rights to speak! Let those who needs to speak up, SPEAK UP! It is the right of the Philippine Nation to know the truth. How else can we move on if we continue to overshadow the truth? Let's not make what is right, wrong and what is wrong, right...