Jamby Madrigal Bracelet Fiasco


This was "Plurked" by a plurk buddy "Bong" which lead me to click the link and see the post in New Media Philippines by Carlo Ople. It is what it is, a Jamby Madrigal Bracelet Fiasco. This is just a re-post taken from the author's Facebook Notes. And to all bloggers in the blogosphere, please re-post this and Let’s spread the word out till it reaches her?

by Happy Feraren:

Now that we’ve remembered, relived and recreated the spirit of ’86 let’s make sure this yellow ribbon doesn’t get tangled up in other people’s political campaigns.

Subtle electioneering IN A FUNERAL?!?! SHAME ON YOU. Do not ride on Cory’s wave to pursue your vested interest. The people who waited in the streets weren’t there to see you! The revolution doesn’t belong to you, phony politician, it belongs to the people. And what makes you think you could get away with such a dirty trick? Cory’s lasting impression of sincerity, humility and honesty is now the benchmark of what leaders are supposed to be. You think people don’t see through you? The respect we have for Cory is not something you acquire with falsity (or through endorsement from Judy Ann Santos) it is earned. How dare you pose as someone offering sympathy to the Aquino family while you think about the votes you’re going to get come election time.

As I waited for the cortege (news networks’ new favourite word) along the South Super Highway, my mom and I bought 2 yellow umbrellas from this street vendor who was also selling nuts. And then as we paid, he pulled out something from his pocket – a yellow beaded bracelet nicely packed in a small clear plastic bag. Upon handing it over to us, he said: “Eto o, bonus para sa inyo.”Of course my mom and I were pleased and were all “awww how sweet.”Until I actually looked at the bracelet and saw a little tag with the name and photo of Jamby Madrigal.

I called out to him and asked, “O bakit may Jamby Madrigal itong bracelet na ito” and when I looked at the vendor for an answer he had already walked away.

Maybe an hour before this incident, I saw her car passing by the growing sea of people. Window open, flashing the L sign and strangely enough, a cameraman in front filming the people. My mom started shouting “Transparencyyyy!” and then I looked at her asking if I could put up my middle finger and my mom looked at me and said I should just shout transparency, accountability or good governance. In other words “BOOOOOOOO!!!!” And then the two of us just started shouting BOO JAMBY!!!

I am utterly disgusted by you, Ms.Madrigal. And to you other filthy politicians, behave yourselves because we are all watching you, even if you’re supposedly Cory’s “favorite” mayor. Genuine democracy is People Power and everything Ninoy and Cory stood for. It also means that now, whenever there’s a phony claiming he or she is there to protect Cory’s legacy, we will be able to speak up and act with the same fearless fervour we had before.

You know sometimes I wish I could march in the government offices with a magical broom that can sweep away all the dirty politicians we have in this country. A giant clean up, but this time not just for the environment but for our government. Haha, imagine if we could really do that? I'm already writing down the names of the people I'd attack first with my magic walis!

So, before you file for candidacy (a bit too late though in this case) think again. Actually, good luck! The people have remembered.


To Senator Ana Consuelo “Jamby” Madrigal, if this is true or false..then you better have a GREAT explanation! Either way, I'm still choosing my options properly and perhaps my criteria would definitely be similar of that of the values our late President Cory Aquino promoted, defended and stood for!
Jamby Madrigal Bracelet Fiasco Jamby Madrigal Bracelet Fiasco Reviewed by Vernon Joseph Go on Thursday, August 06, 2009 Rating: 5

7 comments

  1. Woooh! Strong...strong words...

    Who made the article BTW...?

    I commend this guy!!!

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  2. Grabe na jud ka Master. Politiko na kaau ka.

    Bitaw, kita pud kos nawng ni Jamby pag-lubong. Saon. Mga motibo jud no?

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  3. i hope there are people, specifically voters, who would be as observant as you... I admire your conviction...

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  4. YEAH YOUR RIGHT...we must be wise enough 2 choose who are really deserving for that possession

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  5. frckn jamby don't know how to respect. citizens should vote for individuals who has a great integrity to serve. hay nako!! dapat di tayo mabulag sa mga acts ng politico na pakitang tao lang.. makabuang si jamby..

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  6. @rabsin see the link sources :D
    @bryan di oi...just found it interesting
    @Anonymous-es thanks for commenting
    @alinka alright
    @Mary politicians are crazy these days

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