By: Ardy Araneta Batoy
This edition of VOX POPULI is featuring the netizens’ reactions, responses and comments to the statement posted on the FB wall of the Managing Editor of The Bohol Tribune. The statement is about the “AYUDA” given by the government to different beneficiaries.
The statement is: “Maayo ba ning daghang AYUDA nga gipanghatag karon gikan sa atong pangagamhanan?”
The responses, comments and reactions posted by the netizens were:
∙ from Florie Tahil: Paabong nga style na Maam Ardz kon karon lang gihimo nga duol na piniliay, pero sa nagserbisyo nga gihimo na bisan ug wala pay election mao nay tinud anay nga dili pakitang tawo mao nay akong panan aw ug obserbasyon.
∙ from Lando Chatto to Florie Tahil: Sakto ka sir
∙ from Juvenal Digal Beniga to Lando Chatto: Dili ko uyon anang ayuda Kay maoy naka tapulan sa mga tawo motikad sa ilang uma Kay nagsalig na laman sa ayuda sa governo sama sa 4Ps ug tupad
∙ from Lando Chatto to Juvenal Digal: Beniga kmusta ka Venal lang sad kav Mayor sa Sevilla
∙ from Napoleon Jr. Boyles De la Torre: Dili…
∙ from Miguelita Mangaron: Pang pahumot na sa mga tao aron maka gain ug buto.
∙ from Maria Flores Salinas Orriz: Maayu mamkung giapil kag lista
∙ from Jonas Revil Cacho: Yes Ma’am Ardy, Maayo ang programa nga maghatag og AYUDA ang gov’t para sa mga kataohan… kung ang nahatagan sa maong ayuda kadtong tinuod gyud nga nagkinahanglan sa maong AYUDA… dli lang gamiton ang AYUDA sa PAMOLITIKA og e take advantage ang kawad-on sa atong mga kataohan.. sa tinuod lang daghan gyud ang nag kinahanglan og naglisod karon mga panahona….
∙ from Mike Bungabong Omega to Jonas Revil Cacho: Tama sad ka kons, gumikan sa niataki ang mga calamidad ug ge grab sad sa national labi na ky nag kaduol na ang Gyera sa piniliay sunod tuig. Ayuda pa more…ang America nibalik na.
∙ from Bert Butron Jaspe: DILI GYOD KAY UTANG NI NGA KITANG TAXPAYERS NAGBAYAD.DAKONG supak SA LIHOK TAWO KAY TABANGAN KO IKAW hehe
∙ from Aleen Key Chew to Bert Butron Jaspe: agree
∙ from Fe Marfe Jimenez: Morag mga kakha tuka na mga pinoy ani kalakiha cgi lng tunolan ayuda resulta mng daghan ang dili maningkamot ky dunay ayuda
∙ from Judge Jennifer Chavez-Marcos: As the word implies mam, ayuda is help for urgent needs. Wa may maot ana especially ug nakakita ta nga gigamit sa mga naagian ug kalamidad sama sa bagyo or kadtong niagi pag El Niño nga grabe pag drought. Dako kaayo na nga tabang. Naa ra tingali pod na sa ga interpret nga gigamit nag pamulitika kay hapit na mag eleksiyon lagi, mao nang mamaot. Ang importante dili kay short term needs ra ang gi address sa gobyerno. Naa poy long term programs for long lasting solution to economic problems. Naa baya pod. Ang nakamaot ani kay ang ubang mudagan nga walay ikahatag murag suya suya man tingali sa admin or sa admin bets kay ilang gihuna huna advantage kay makahatag, sila wala. Lol! Ampo na lang sila nga wala nay kalamidad aron wala nay higayon ang nasa gobyerno manghatag ug ayuda. Murag kanang gadurog reklamo nganong naay ayuda may naay problema. Di na lang ba pod ta malipay nga ang mga nangahinanglan tungod kay naagian ug kalamidad, naayudahan? Gubotas utok ning mga tawhana.
∙ from Mike Bungabong Omega to Jennifer Chavez-Marcos: Correk ka Judge.
∙ from Desè Ang: Maayo sa nakadawat ug ayuda wala na sa hulog ang gobyierno gakandamatay tag negosyo alas 4: 00 pa mobangon na kay naningkamot maka kita ug piso piso unya tirahon ra dayon sa BIR ug Maped katulo sa isa ka tuig bastos ning atong gobyierno karon mokita ta ug 100 k pa penaltihon ta ug 1 milyon ang atong hinaguan ipanghatag ra ug ayuda sa mga walay ugam nga mga tawo mga bagag nawong naay mga Tupad ug unsa panang mga programaha pang angkonon rag politiko dagko dayon kaayo ug mga nawong sa tarpaulin gipang balandra sa publiko mga baga kaayog mga nawng ning mga tawhana dili madutlan ug plantsa nga kinaraan
∙ from Bert Butron Jaspe o Desè Ang: Tama ka
∙ from JoMan TheThird: Asa man n mam?dli Lage namo m feel dre s bukid
∙ from Silvana Sayon: Dili jud Mam Ardy Ines Araneta Batoy .
∙ from Benjie Audiencia: Pakita lng ug eleksyon maam ardy pero ug wlay eleksyon sayon doolon peri lisod pangitaon
∙ from Ferdinand Villanueva: Pinili rapud tagaan Ana ma’am,,,kana ra duol sa luwag,,Ang uban Ana gi bulsa na
∙ from Jeen Evanz: dli jd mam ards mura mn ug ,gipan an ta dko sure ugbsakto b na nga word nho.
∙ from Beben Inting: Para nako Mam ok ra ang ayuda Kay it can help spur or stimulate the economy as money will circulate immediately unlike the money of the upper middle class that will end up deposited in banks. But ayuda should be like and Investment giving tools to those who will study carpentry or nets and fishing equipments for fisherfolks or something like that.
∙ from Ene W Sato: Maajo mana, Ma’am Ardy pero it should be for those who need it the most lang gyud sama sa mga panahon human sa kalamidad. But it should not be done too often, otherwise it will cause a culture of mendicancy to develop. There really are times that the people will need it. Bisan gani sa mga highly developed countries like the US naa man na labi nag masalanta silag grabeng kalamidad. Ahong opinion, dapat earmarked as ready response, not a so-called ready program. In short, isipon na nga pangandam depende sa sitwasyon.
∙ from Ma Dolores Bahan Galendez-Dahan: Gihimong pamolitika ma’am ards . ky moingon dayon ug apilon or pasudlon mo ug so & so basta mosunod ka namo nga kana unta para mn sa tanan nga way kondisyon mahitabo… kay kitang tanan naa tay tagsa tagsa ka freedom Laktod pagka storya pampahumot “Chanel” branded”
∙ from Mindap Araneta: No to Dole out mentality!! Samot ka tapolan mga tawo.
∙ from Bernard Alturas: Ilang gigamit ang atong buhis para I ayuda panglingla sa mga katawhan nga kunohay supporta sa kawad on pero gigamit sa pamolitika , mga Buaya
∙ from Joseph Castillo: Ayuda is good only during times of disasters. It encourages laziness.
∙ fromc Joseph Castillo: As the saying goes DO NOT GIVE THEM FISH BUT TEACH THEM HOW TO FISH.Ayuda gipalit shabu!!
∙ from Micah Boyles: Di gyud maayo, nisamot og katapulan ang mga tawo. Kasagaran pod nakadawat dool sa dughan sa mga politiko. Just saying…
∙ from Marcos Figueras Castro: Naa diay ma’am Ardy Ines Araneta Batoy ? Unsa man na ng AYUDA?
∙ from Judith Uy Sumatra: The impact of government financial assistance, such as “ayuda” in the Philippines, on encouraging mendicancy or laziness versus benefiting society is complex and depends on various factors. Here’s a balanced analysis:
Potential negative consequences:
1. Dependence on aid: Long-term reliance on assistance might reduce motivation to work or seek self-sufficiency.
2. Lack of initiative: Over-reliance on government support could discourage entrepreneurship, innovation, and personal responsibility.
3. Abuse of benefits: Some individuals might exploit or misuse assistance programs.
Potential positive consequences:
1. Poverty reduction: Targeted aid can alleviate poverty, providing basic needs and dignity.
2. Social safety net: Assistance programs can cushion the impact of economic shocks, natural disasters, or health crises.
3. Economic stimulus: Financial aid can increase consumer spending, boosting local economies.
4. Human development: Support for education, healthcare, and skills training can enhance human capital and productivity.
5. Social cohesion: Government aid can foster a sense of social responsibility and solidarity.
To maximize benefits and minimize negative consequences:
1. Targeted assistance: Ensure aid reaches vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, disabled, and low-income families.
2. Conditional cash transfers: Tie assistance to education, health, or skills training requirements.
3. Gradual phase-out: Implement a gradual reduction in benefits as recipients become self-sufficient.
4. Monitoring and evaluation: Regularly assess program effectiveness and make adjustments.
5. Economic empowerment: Encourage entrepreneurship, job training, and education to promote self-sufficiency.
Examples of effective Philippine government assistance programs:
1. Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps): Conditional cash transfers for poor families.
2. Social Pension Program: Monthly stipends for indigent seniors.
3. Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD): Emergency employment program.
In conclusion, government financial assistance can have both positive and negative effects. A well-designed and implemented program can benefit society by:
– Addressing poverty and inequality
– Promoting human development
– Stimulating local economies
While minimizing negative consequences by:
– Encouraging self-sufficiency
– Preventing abuse
– Fostering social responsibility
∙ from Joseph Castillo: Ayuda gipalit shabu
Aside from netizens giving their comments, the following also expressed their reaction of “LIKE” to the statement:
Lopez Paul Carl, Alexa Bantilan, Pristine Veloso Sumera, Judith Uy Sumatra, Micah Boyles, Mamavicpalo Calunsag, Mindap Araneta, Rejumar Tasic, Violee Dano, Tony Samante, Ene W Sato, Rolando K. Bucio, Jeen Evanz,ナット マーク・アンソニー, Babie Baricuatro, Ted Lim, Ferdinand Villanueva, Benjie Audiencia, Silvana Sayon, Peewee Agoncillo, Arthur Bagcat, Liza Migriño Quirog, Marie Palapos, Fiel Angelie Barajan-Ararao Arbuyes, JoMan TheThird, Ma Consuelo Loquellano Clarete, Carlo M Borromeo, Prima Maceren Frias, Olimac Onara, Mel Malicse Micutuan, Desè Ang, Jonas Revil Cacho, Miguelita Mangaron, Napoleon Jr. Boyles De la Torre