Who will be PDI’s Filipino of the Year 2012?

not even one near his achievements, seriously… President Noynoy Aquino!

DOC GERRY ORTEGA. He has again proven that the Filipino is worth dying for. He fought for environmental issues affecting the island of Palawan in the face of the GUNS, GOLDS and GOONS of big time mining companies and corrupt national and local politicians.

He was recognized by the University of Santo Tomas (UST) as its FIRST MODERN DAY MARTYR.

He spearheaded the signature campaign for the protection of the country’s last frontier, The Palawan  Islands, against MAN-MADE ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION, especially against BIG and SMALL-SCALE MINING.

His campaign for the EMPOWERMENT OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE had been recognized internationally. His environmental projects, even after demise, remained and still help the local people make decent living.He brought to the national front the issue of Billions of MALAMPAYA FUNDS that were pocketed by national and local politicians. His stand on Palawan’s rightful share on Malampaya Funds spearheaded the case on the SHARING SCHEME, which was initiated by Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in connivance with some local politicos, which also resulted to the SCANDALOUS DISTRIBUTION and USE OF THE MALAMPAYA FUNDS.

As a media practitioner, his no nonsense exposes’ against corrupt practices in government agencies tasked to implement government projects led to the suspension of some DPWH Officials, which now face multiple cases of graft and corruption. 

In his stint as Board Member of the the Province of Palawan, he was the sole member of the Board whose reports and liquidation was found in perfect order, with no hint of hanky-panky, as certified by the Commission on Audit.The criminal case on his murder is pending in the Courts; 2 years after the brutal act. The alleged masterminds, big-time and known pro-mining politicos remain at large despite the P2M bounty on their heads. The foot-dragging of the Philippine National Police to do a manhaunt against these perpetrators just confirmed the connections and powers enjoyed by the alleged masterminds and speak of the kind of people Doc Gerry Ortega had to face in his crusades.

A posthumous recognition for his sacrifices will give our children a message that RIGHTEOUSNESS and NATIONALISM is not only for the Rich and Famous. That you can be a success in your endeavors without having to sacrifice your principles and deviate from the morally upright path.

I respectfully nominate KABANG, the heroic dog!