Foot-(in-the)-Mouth Disease

(Freudian and not-so-Freudian slips from the powers that be which made me raise my eyebrow a meter and a half high)


“We expect patients from every class and political spectrum.” (patients who can afford your world-class standards.)

-Jose F.G. Ledesma, SLMC president and CEO
On SLMC’s 2nd branch in the Global City


“They are all brand new and state of the art, but I think the charges are also state of the art.” (Excactly.)

-Noli De Castro, Vice President
On SLMC’s 2nd branch in the Global City


“In spirit and in substance, what I have done for my district cannot be denied,” (Uh-uh)

-Jules Ledesma, Congressman
On being “most notorious chronic absentee” in Congress

“It’s not about President Macapagal-Arroyo making the appointment.” (I argree, it’s about fairness and delicadeza which PGMA has nothing of.)

-Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera
On PGMA appointing CJ Puno’s successor.



“We should be thankful that Gloria Arroyo is the president, otherwise the economy would be in an even worse situation.” (Tell that to millions who are jobless and can’t even afford a decent meal save for noodles and sardines.)

Jose Salceda, Albay Gov. and Presidential adviser on economic affairs.
On the Philippine economy

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Foot-(in-the)-Mouth Disease

(Freudian and not-so-Freudian slips from the powers that be which made me raise my eyebrow a meter and a half high)




“We will surely have automated elections.”

-Jose Melo, Comelec Chairman
On the recent hacking of government websites, backlogged teachers’ training and the delayed arrival of counting machines.


“This meeting is being convened so there will be a national consensus …. on the importance of ensuring 2010 elections will be held as scheduled and that they be transparent and credible (emphasis mine).”
-Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, “President”
On the upcoming elections


“That’s destiny.”

-Joseph Estrada, Deposed President
On retuning to Malacanang in six months time


“She is definitely an example of a strong, independent woman.”

-Jessica Cox, Fil-Am pilot
On GMA


“When you go against Malacañang, you have to be tough and steel yourself because the President is vengeful.”
-Rep. Eduardo Nonato Joson, Nueva Ecija
On double murder charges against Lacson

“The state must give priority to education, science and technology, arts and culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development. (Emphasis mine.)”
-Republic Act No. 9850 declaring Arnis as National Martial Art

“That’s what you get when you are in power.”
-Rep. Danilo Suarez, Quezon
On GMA’s almost half a billion peso expenditure on her district


“How can you be a good president if you cannot take care of the needs of even your own district?”

-Rep. Mikey Arroyo, Pampanga
On her mother’s almost half a billion peso expendture on her district.


‘I want to be king again’

- Joseph Estrada, Deposed President
On the upcoming elections

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