DISCOURSES OF A FREE MIND: September 2012

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Layeta Bucoy's "Walang Kukurap"

WALANG KUKURAP

Playwright: Layeta Bucoy
Director: Tuxqs Rutaquio
Lights Designer and Technical Director: Katsch Catoy
Sound Designer - TJ Ramos
Production Designer and Stage Manager : Jerome Aytona
Artistic Director: Nanding Josef

(Fri) September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 2012 at 8:00 pm
(Sat) September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2012 at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm
(Sun) September 16, 23, 30, October 7 at 3:00 pm

Tanghalang Huseng Batute
Cultural Center of the Philippines

WALANG KUKURAP

With the approaching midterm legislative and local elections next year, Walang Kukurap is set in an ordinary town in the Philippines, as it explores the dynamics of traditional politics and the emerging brand of politics brought about by first time politicians. It follows the story of five families who are intertwined in the political landscape of a town ruled by black money and opening itself up to an impending political dynasty and the detestable tentacles of opportunism.

Cristina Medina, the widow of the slain former mayoralty candidate Marco Medina runs for vice mayor, banking on her husband's good surname. Though her husband advocated good governance, she runs for money, and thus finds herself in the middle of the traditional web of violence, corruption, and power struggle. Her niece Rhoda plunges into the political fray upon the prodding of her mother Melba who has long resented the comparison between her husband and Cristina's husband.Trying to retain their hold over the town are Purita and Molong, a couple who is a product of calculated political maneuverings as Purita's businessman father guided Molong's rise from Boy Scout personnel to town mayor. A victim of unfortunate circumstances, tricycle driver Panchang tries to bring an oasis of order in her family's economic chaos by transacting with the powerful, abiding to the rules of their game, and thus having a taste of misguided victory. Businessman Santiago enters the political landscape, a former Bureau of Customs official with unexplained wealth, intending to rule over the town's economy by conquering its political sphere. Well meaning Doray, a university science professor, tries to stand by what is good for the town, but as she herself runs for mayor, a series of unfortunate events hamper the goodness that she has to offer. Interspersing their stories are gambling and drug lords Alex and Lu and an armada of young adults who struggle with this generation's political and economic realities.

As all of the characters try to prevail within a corrupt system, the audiences are taunted, teased about the political realities in their respective towns, and eventually, in order to ensure the election of the deserving candidates, challenged to be vigilant, to not even blink in choosing to whom they are to give their sacred votes.

Headlined by the members of Tanghalang Pilipino's Actor's Company, Walang Kukurap also includes veteran actors and actresses. The fusion manifests an interesting blend of youthful energy and honed discipline in the acting department.

Several interviews are conducted in enriching the material with the members of the whole production team contributing individual stories and insights concerning corruption and politics.

Cast:
SUZETTE RANILLO, NAR CABICO,
SHERRY LARA, DELPHINE BUENCAMINO,
MYMY DAVAO, DING NAVASERO,
CRISPIN PINEDA, PAULO CABANERO,
PEEWEE O'HARA, NONOY FROILAN,
LOU VELOSO

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With the TP Actors Company:
JONATHAN TADIOAN
MARCO VIANA
REGINA DE VERA
NICOLO MAGNO
RALPH MATEO
REMUS VILLANUEVA
DORAY DAYAO
APRIL JOY INIGO
JOVANNI CADAG

For inquiries on ticket reservations, group sales, sponsorships, special performances, please contact:

Cherry Bong Z. Edralin
Marketing Manager
TANGHALANG PILIPINO
Cultural Center of the Philippines
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The ultimate purpose of this blog is to examine and ventilate current political and legal issues (mostly constitutional issues) confronting our nation. Albeit, this blog appears to be radical and presents unorthodox views,the same should not be construed in favor of extra-constitutional measures to effect change in our society. The Constitution, being the supreme law of the land must at all times be respected. At any rate, the personal views expressed by the author reflect his own ideology, disposition and even frustration towards the present political system. Thus, he envisions a truly free society for the Filipino nation based on just laws, equality and human freedom.

The disquisitions on pertinent legal issues while not deemed authoritative, may be utilized as a guide in the search for a more deeper understanding on the rudiments of law and applicable jurisprudence. Since the ancillary purpose of this blog is to inform and even educate the general public on legal issues, the author intentionally omitted extensive citations for a lighter reading.

Happy reading...!

C.D.B.

Frequently used legal terminologies by the author

Constitution: The written instrument, by which the fundamental powers of government are established, limited and defined, and by which those powers are distributed among the several departments for their safe and useful exercise for the benefit of the body politic.

Political Question: A question of policy. It is concerned with issues dependent upon the wisdom, not the legality (justiciable) of a particular measure.

Thus, while courts can determine questions of legality with respect to governmental action, they cannot review government policy and the wisdom thereof, for these questions have been vested by the Constitution in the Executive and Legislative Departments.

Martial Law: A law that warns citizens that the military powers have been called upon by the executive to assist him in the maintenance of law and order and that, while the emergency lasts, they must, upon pain of arrest and punishment, not commit any acts which will in any way render more difficult the restoration of order and the Contra) Envisages a change of only enforcement of the law. [Mitra v. COMELEC, April 4, 1981; 101 SCRA 69.]

Amendment: An alteration of one or a few specific provisions of the Constitution. Its main purpose is to improve specific provisions of the Constitution. The changes brought about by amendments will not affect the other provisions of the Constitution.

Revision: An examination of the entire Constitution to determine how and to what extent it should be altered. A revision implies substantive change, affecting the Constitution as a whole. (i.e., A switch from the presidential system to a parliamentary system would be a revision because of its over-all impact on the entire constitutional structure) [Javellana v. Executive Secretary, 50 SCRA 367. See also: Lambino v. COMELEC

Constituent Assembly: A body composed of men and women either elected or appointed officially empowered by the people through the Constitution to propose amendments to or revision of the Constitution. [Bernas, Joaquin G., A Living Constitution series]

Police Power: It is an inherent attribute of sovereignty. It has been defined as the power vested by the Constitution in the legislature to make, ordain, and establish all manner of wholesome and reasonable laws, statutes and ordinances, either with penalties or without, not repugnant to the Constitution, as they shall judge to be for the good and welfare of the commonwealth, and for the subjects of the same.

The power is plenary and its scope is vast and pervasive, reaching and justifying measures for public health, public safety, public morals, and the general welfare. (MMDA v. Bel-Air Village Asso., 328 SCRA 836, March 27, 2000)

12 LITTLE THINGS EVERY FILIPINO CAN DO TO HELP OUR COUNTRY (Atty.Alexander L.Lacson)

1) Follow traffic rules. Follow the law.
2) Whenever you buy or pay for anything, always ask for an official receipt.
3) Don’t buy smuggled goods. Buy local. Buy Filipino.(Or, if you read the book, he suggests: 50-50).
4) When you talk to others, especially foreigners speak positively about us and our country.
5) Respect your traffic officer, policeman and soldier.
6) Do not litter. Dispose your garbage properly. Segregate. Recycle. Conserve.
7) Support your church.
8)During election do you solemn duty.
9) Pay your employees well.
10) Pay your taxes.
11) Adopt a scholar or a poor child.
12) Be a good parent. Teach your kids to follow the law and love our country.

footnotes

"In all honesty, I have my own misgivings with the kind of education we have in this country. On personal note, I had my fair share of frustrations when I was taking up my bachelor’s degree in college. Most of my college professors I daresay were terrible and misfits to teach political science subjects, or even to teach any subject at all. At that time, I often succumbed to ennui knowing that in the near future I would end up as a perpetual bystander or worse, a mendicant roaming the streets begging for pittance. To remedy my predicament, I decided to simply disregard my classes and instead, I opted to do my own readings on selected political literatures and basic law textbooks. My constant readings motivated me to finish college and aspire that someday I may be able to take up law. Later, I graduated from that institution with a heavy heart and with extreme sadness knowing that my classmates and peers were in a state of confusion as to what lies ahead of them in the distant future.

My personal experience and misgivings towards our educational system is not an isolated one. Many of the so-called self-taught but "gifted" young people could actually relate to this situation..." [excerpt from my paper on youth empowerment]

DISCOURSES OF A FREE MIND

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Layeta Bucoy's "Walang Kukurap"

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