Congressman Roilo Golez dares Chip Tsao to 1 round of boxing

Lawmaker dares Chip Tsao to 1 round of boxing
JOHANNA CAMILLE SISANTE, GMANews.TV04/01/2009 11:16 AM
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MANILA, Philippines - One round. Just one round.Parañaque Rep. Roilo Golez on Wednesday dared HK Magazine columnist Chip Tsao to one round in the boxing ring despite the latter's apology for a commentary that depicted the Philippines as a "nation of servants" unworthy of claiming the Spratlys from China.Golez, who was the "undefeated brigade boxing champion for four straight years in the United States Naval Academy," said Tsao further insulted Filipinos' intelligence by trying to justify his article by saying being a servant is "good" and that "we are all servants to God.""Because of his 'insult-to-intelligence' definition of servant, thinking he could sweet-talk us Pinoys, I am not accepting his apology and still would like one round, just one round, in the ring with him," Golez said in a text message to reporters."I will forget but will not forgive," he added.Another lawmaker likewise said Tsao's apology appeared forced, and urged the Filipino Hong Kong community to seek damages and file a libel case against the columnist."Alam mo naipit lang siya e kaya nag-apologize siya [You know, he was just stuck in the situation so he apologized]," said House committee on Foreign Affairs chair and Cebu City Rep. Antonio Cuenco in a telephone interview with GMANews.TV.Philippine diplomats have earlier demanded an apology from Tsao. The Filipino community in Hong Kong also plans to stage a major protest in Hong Kong's central district on Sunday in light of the incident."Kung talagang agrabyado yung mga household help natin sa Hong Kong, pwede sila mag-file ng criminal action for libel. Pagpatuloy nila yon to teach this guy a lesson [If Filipino household help in London feel aggravated by the incident, they can file a criminal action for libel. They should do that to teach this guy a lesson]," Cuenco said. The lawmaker added that the Bureau of Immigration should maintain its blacklisting of the columnist. Earlier, Tsao made a public apology over Hong Kong-based private television network ATV in its 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts for the remarks he made in his "The War at Home" piece published March 27. "The ’servant’ is a good term. A Hong Kong government official is a civil servant. We are all servants to God, right? I’m now aware that I’ve crossed the line and I offer my public apology," Tsao said.Romulo Salud, labor attache of the Philippine consulate general in Hong Kong, said the the Filipino community in Hong Kong might still push through with their planned protest on Sunday despite Tsao's apology."Palagay ko matutuloy ang malawakang rally diyan. Ihahanda nila sa Linggo [I think they will still proceed with the rally, which they are readying for this Sunday]," Salud said in a separate interview on dzBB radio, adding that the Philippine consulate-general in Hong Kong will issue a statement on the issue later in the day. - GMANews.TV

Roilo Golez, a former Annapolis boxing champion, intends to symbolically maul Hong Kong Magazine's Tsip Tsao with vicious punches

Congressman Roilo Golez said that he is satisfied with the unreserved apology of Hong Kong Magazine which published the very insulting Tsip Tsao article. But Tsip Tsao has not apologized. So Roilo shows in this video what he plans to symbolically do with Tsip Tsao if he gets hold of him, this time with vicious power shots.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kga1RbRPJzg&feature=channel_page

Roilo Golez; Boycott Hong Kong and Hong Kong products!

Here's what I have to say about that cheap shot Chip Tsao of Hong Kong:

He does not know that there are many Hong Kong and multinational companies where key management positions are held by Filipinos. If Filipinos stop going to Hong Kong, their economy would collapse. I propose a six month boycott of Hong Kong and let's see what will happen to their shops and hotels. We can do without going to HK and HK products.
Please read this if haven't yet.
http://hk-magazine.com/feature/war-home

Roilo Golez says let's boycott Hong Kong and Hong Kong products

Here's what I have to say about that cheap shot Chip Tsao of Hong Kong: He does not know that there are many Hong Kong and multinational companies where key management positions are held by Filipinos. If Filipinos stop going to Hong Kong, their economy would collapse. I propose a six month boycott of Hong Kong and let's see what will happen to their shops and hotels. We can do without going to HK and HK products.

Rex Maughan, CEO of Forever Living Products International, in the Philippines 2009

Rex Maughan, CEO of the multibillion dollar natural health product company Forever Living Products International, is in the Philippines to visit his big sales group headed by Natty Golez. Here is a series of pictorials on his visit so far. Rex is the guest of honor in today's sales and recognition rally of Forever Living Products Philippines at the PICC. The FLP Philippines will be celebrating their 18th Anniversary today.

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Roilo Golez is credited with constructing the most number of school buildings in Paranaque history

Here are videos of the speech of Congressman Roilo Golez during the turn-over of another school building in San Agustin Elementary School in Barangay Moonwalk, Paranaque.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7QyF6fCDU8&feature=channel_page

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw8o9pHssZA&feature=channel_page

Congressman Roilo Golez Con-Ass will be decided not by the House but by the General Assembly of the People

Parañaque Representative Roilo Golez said the 175 signatures now in the still-to-be-filed resolution calling for a constituent assembly were not enough guarantee that the same number of lawmakers would vote for it in plenary.
”Many might waver in actual voting for it on the floor considering the proximity of the 2010 (elections) with the vote becoming a major issue in the elections, where the congressmen will participate in,” he said.
Golez added, “I believe the matter will be eventually decided outside the House—in the Supreme Court or in the general assembly of the people.”

Roilo Golez is credited with constructing the most number of school buildings in Paranaque history

Congressman Roilo Golez is credited with constructing the most number of school buildings in the history of Paranaque. Golez is a product of public schools and understands the importance of good school facilities in the quality of education.

Golez recently inaugurated another school building, this time in San Agustin Elementary School in Barangay Moonwalk, Paranaque.

Please see link for photo:

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ROILO GOLEZ BELIEVES THE PHILIPPINES, WITH ITS VAST HUMAN CAPITAL, CAN BECOME AMONG THE TOP TEN MOST POWERFUL COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD.

Congressman Roilo Golez believes that the Philippines, with its vast human capital, can become among the top ten most powerful countries in the world. Golez is an Annapolis and UP MBA graduate with a solid track record as a veteran legislator, government administrator and CEO in private business and industry.

Here is his speech:

http://www.golez.com/NewsArts/april2008/speech.htm

CONGRESSMAN GOLEZ PROPOSES PROMOTION OF OFWs, DOUBLING OF LABOR EXPORTS AS NATIONAL STRATEGY

CONGRESSMAN ROILO GOLEZ PROPOSES PROMOTION OF OFWs, DOUBLING OF LABOR EXPORTS AS A NATIONAL STRATEGY

Congressman Roilo Golez has filed House Bill 387 to liberalize the rules and regulations on the deployment of Overseas Filipino Workers or OFWs in order to further promote and double the export of Filipino labor to countries with labor supply problems.

In his explanatory note, Congressman Golez said:

"Today, the role of OFWs in promoting the national economy and keeping the national income afloat is indubitable. Because of the reality that our local economy cannot adequately sustain our population growth, we have found ourselves in the position of having a comparative advantage in the export of labor. It is a comparative advantage that must be harnessed fully to expand our national wealth. The term “export labor” should not be considered as dehumanizing – what we are in fact exporting is the skill and ingenuity of the Filipino worker in support of the national economy.

"We are also exporting Philippine culture, thus, contributing to the enhancement and strengthening of the culture of the host country, in addition to enhancing their economic strength."

The following is the full text of House Bill No. 387:


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 387


Introduced by Honorable Roilo Golez

EXPLANATORY NOTE
"The money that entertainers and other working migrants send home is extraordinary. Young teachers in the Philippines make an average of US$150 a month compared with entertainers' US$500. The transfer of funds from migrants to their home countries, if lumped together, is one of the largest single movements of money in the world.
In the Philippines it is estimated eight billion dollars a year, almost three times the amount the Philippines receives in foreign aid. None of the workers had signed papers saying they were going to return a single penny. Yet they did send home a vast amount of money, whole national defense budgets' worth of money, because of LOVE."
- Michael Parfit, "Human Migration," National Geographic, October 1998.

The Migrant Workers Act of 1995 (R.A. No. 8042) was passed during the Ramos Administration in the midst of public outrage over rampant stories of cruelty and degradation inflicted upon our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW), most significantly, Flor Contemplacion and Delia Maga. The law thus redefined the government’s policy as regards overseas employment, stating that “while recognizing the significant contribution of Filipino migrant workers to the national economy through their foreign exchange remittances, the State does not promote overseas employment as a means to sustain economic growth and achieve national development.” This change in policy was accompanied by strong, responsive measures to protect the welfare of OFWs.

Today, the role of OFWs in promoting the national economy and keeping the national income afloat is indubitable. Because of the reality that our local economy cannot adequately sustain our population growth, we have found ourselves in the position of having a comparative advantage in the export of labor. It is a comparative advantage that must be harnessed fully to expand our national wealth. The term “export labor” should not be considered as dehumanizing – what we are in fact exporting is the skill and ingenuity of the Filipino worker in support of the national economy.

We are also exporting Philippine culture, thus, contributing to the enhancement and strengthening of the culture of the host country, in addition to enhancing their economic strength.

This Act amends the Migrant Workers Act by clarifying the State’s policy as regards overseas employment. By virtue of this Act, the State shall actively promote overseas employment to achieve national development. The Department of Labor and Employment will likewise be directed to pursue programs and policies that simplify the requirements for overseas employment.

Passage of this Bill is earnestly requested.




ROILO GOLEZ

































Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 387


Introduced by Honorable Roilo Golez

AN ACT
LIBERALIZING AND ACCELERATING THE PROCESSING AND DEPLOYMENT OF OVERSEAS FILIPINO CONTRACT WORKERS, AND APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY FUNDS THEREFOR


Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known and cited as the “OFW Liberalization Act of 2007.”

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. In recognition of the significant contribution of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to the national economy, it is hereby declared the policy of the State to encourage and actively promote the export of labor as a means of employment generation and increasing the national income.

Sec. 3. Section 2, Paragraph (c) of Republic Act No. 8042, otherwise known as the “Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995” is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 2. Declaration of Policies --

x x x x x x x x x

(c) The State recognizes the significant contribution of Filipino migrant workers to the national economy through their foreign exchange remittances. Hence, the State shall promote overseas employment as a means to sustain economic growth and achieve national development. The existence of the overseas employment program rests solely on the assurance that the dignity and fundamental human rights and freedoms of the Filipino citizens shall not, at any time, be compromised or violated. The State therefore, shall continuously create local employment opportunities and promote the equitable distribution of wealth and the benefits of development.

Sec. 4. The Department of Labor and Employment shall promulgate implementing rules and regulations consistent with the objectives of liberalizing access to employment opportunities abroad. Said Department shall minimize the inconvenience borne by prospective OFWs transacting with their offices or agencies in securing overseas employment.

Sec. 5. Nothing in this Act shall detract from the responsibility of the State and its enforcement agencies to protect the rights and welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers.

Sec. 6. Separability Clause. – If any portion of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions not affected thereby.

Sec. 7. Repealing Clause.- All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Sec. 8. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication two national newspapers of general circulation.


Approved,

Roilo Golez warmly received in San Antonio Elementary School

Congressman Roilo Golez visited today the San Antonio Elementary School where almost all of the buildings there were his projects and where he constructed a modern polycarbonate canopy (GOLEZEUM) to cover the school quadrangle and protect the school children from the rains. Roilo Golez is credited with having constructed the most number of school buildings in the history of Paranaque.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph0cSerXoWo&feature=channel_page

Reyes Magnet of Disasters

Golez: Reyes the jinx in GMA Cabinet By Jess Diaz Updated February 09, 2009 12:00 AM
MANILA, Philippines -- It appears that Secretary Angelo Reyes is the jinx in President Arroyo’s Cabinet, according to opposition Rep. Roilo Golez of Parañaque.
Golez said Reyes attracts misfortunes in any department he heads.
“It seems a dark cloud of misfortunes stalks his Cabinet career. It’s almost like he is a magnet of calamities,” he said.
“Today, everybody knows there is an LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) shortage except Secretary Reyes. By his own admission, this LPG shortage is the first time in 36 years. Frankly, I cannot recall whether there was an LPG shortage at all ever in the past. It is indeed Secretary Reyes’ misfortune that this LPG shortage coincided with his watch,” he said.
Golez said when Reyes was secretary of national defense, the Dos Palmas kidnapping and the Magdalo mutiny happened.
“When he was DILG (Department of the Interior and Local Government) head, there were the jueteng scandal, Bicutan massacre and the Ultra tragedy. When he was transferred to the DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources), the following environmental disasters struck: Southern Leyte landslide, Mayon’s threatened eruption, resulting in mass evacuation, and the Guimaras oil spill,” he added.
He noted that oil prices shot up to unprecedented levels and the “unprecedented” shortage of LPG occurred during Reyes’ watch as energy secretary.
“I beg Cong. Mark Cojuangco (of Pangasinan) to postpone his proposal to activate the Bataan nuclear plant while Angie is the secretary of energy. Wait for his transfer to another department. A nuclear calamity will be the mother of all calamities,” Golez said.
In January 2001, Reyes, who was then chief of staff of the Armed Forces, led the entire military leadership in deserting then President Estrada amid a corruption scandal and in supporting Vice President Arroyo’s ascension to the presidency.

Congressman Roilo Golez Proposes Creation of PHILIPPINE SOLAR INITIATIVE COMMISSION

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 5711

­­­­­­­­­­­­Introduced by Honorable Roilo Golez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a Philippine Solar Initiative Commission to aid in conserving solar energy to be utilized by the country.
According to scientist, solar energy (sun power) – the energy from sunlight striking the earth for forty (40) minutes is equivalent to the global energy consumption for a whole year. Every second the sun sends THIRTY MILLION (30,000,000) megawatts of emission free energy to the earth; that is, TEN THOUSAND (10,000) times more than the world’s primary energy consumption today.
Solar energy can be converted into other forms of energy, such as heat and electricity. It can be converted to electricity in two ways. One is Photovoltaic (PV devices) or “solar cells” – change sunlight directly into electricity. PV systems are often used in remote locations that are not connected to the electric grid. They are also used to power watches, calculators, and lighted road signs. The other is through Solar Power Plants - indirectly generate electricity when the heat from solar thermal collectors is used to heat a fluid which produces steam that is used to power generators. Out of the 15 known solar electric generating units operating in the United States at the end of 2006, 10 of these are in California and 5 in Arizona. No statistics are being collected on solar plants that produce less than 1 megawatt of electricity, so there may be smaller solar plants in a number of other states.
According to Ray Kurzweil, a world renowned scientist, solar energy is an information technology that is experiencing exponential growth. Solar energy production has doubled every year for the last twenty (20) years and is now only 8 doublings (that is about 8 years!) from providing nearly all of the world’s energy needs. The implications of this trend are huge and warrant careful consideration for the environment, investment, politics, etc.
The price of photovoltaic (pv) solar power panels has dropped TWO HUNDRED PERCENT (200%) over the last 30 years. Owners now pay between 10 to 40c per kilowatt hour.

The United States has now made steps to use sun power and use it to provide energy to homes and businesses. The U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman announced that the U.S. solar energy initiative is designed to make solar technology cost effective by 2015. They will spend $170 million during a three-year period for cost-shared, public-private partnerships to advance solar energy technology. This move is part of the Solar America Initiative.
In fact there are existing solar energy stores engaged in producing and distributing solar energy in Florida, the Carolinas, Texas and in other states in America.
A solar energy company in San Diego, California took the wraps off a 10-megawatt solar farm, small by industry standards but the ramifications are potentially huge because it is enough to light SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED (6, 400) homes. A veteran analyst has calculated that the facility can produce power at a cost of 7.5 cents a kilowatt-hour, less than 9-cent benchmark for conventional electricity.
California’s solar energy policy: In 2004, 10.2 percent of all electricity came from renewable resources such as wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and small hydroelectric facilities. Solar provided 495 GWh in 2006 (or 97.85% of US generation from solar).
In Germany: In 2007, renewable sources provided 87.5 TWh (including 23.7% large hydro) or 14.2% of total gross electricity consumption. That is, exclud­ing large hydro, 10.8% of electricity came from renewable sources in 2007, 3.5% from PV. They target 12.5% of total electricity consumption from renewable sources by 2010. Germany surpassed this target in 2007 and is considering raising its 20% by 2020 target to 27% by 2020. For the long term, a government study has suggested the feasibility of 45% by 2030 and 77% by 2050.
Solar energy distribution is different in each country since it depends in the location, time of day, time of year, and weather condition of the place. It is converted from the heat of the sun striking the earth. The Philippines regularly has twelve (12) hours day time and six (6) months sunny season where there is plenty of sunlight. The Philippines can utilize this blessing of nature to provide its constituents sufficient service in terms of energy needs.
Solar energy is free, and its supplies are unlimited. It is not only possible but eminently practical, not to mention more environmentally friendly.
Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

ROILO GOLEZ



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 5711
­­­­­­­­­­­­Introduced by Honorable Roilo Golez

AN ACT
CREATING PHILIPPINE SOLAR INITIATIVE COMMISSION

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Session assembled:

SECTION 1. Title. – This Act shall be known as “The Philippine Solar Initiative Commission Act of 2009”.
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is hereby the policy of the State to free the people from poverty through policies that provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for all.
The state also aims to achieve energy independence and to intensify renewable energy resource development to achieve economic growth.
SECTION 3. Definition. For purposes of this Act, the following term shall have the corresponding meaning:
a) “Commission” shall refer to the Philippine Solar Initiative Commission;
b) The “Chairman” shall refer to the Philippine Solar Initiative Commission Chairman;
c) Solar energy – refers to the energy coming from the heat of the sun
d) Photovoltaic (PV) - (photo=light, voltaics=electricity) is a semiconductor-based technology which converts light energy directly into an electric current.
SECTION 4. Objectives. - Philippine Solar Initiative Commission (PSIC). – The Philippine Solar Initiative Commission shall refer to the agency in charge of systematically determining an appropriate model and method in conserving solar energy to aid and promote national development which has the following objectives:
a) To enhance the efficient use of solar energy;
b) To strengthen and assist the government in the economic and social service specially in solar energy initiative plan and policy;
c) To issue rules and regulations in assuring the implementation of this act;
d) To represent the government in all meetings and conferences concerning solar energy; and
e) To recommend possible legislation, policies and programs concerning conservation and utilization of solar energy
SECTION 5. Creation and Qualifications of Philippine Solar Initiative Commission (PSIC) Chairman and Commissioners. – The Commission shall be an attached agency of the Department of Energy.
The Commission shall be headed by a Chairman and five (5) Commissioners. One (1) of the Commissioners shall be from Department of Environment and Natural Resources and another one (1) from the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA).
The Chairman and majority of the Commissioners, who must be citizens of the Philippines, holders of College Degree and who must have an expertise on solar energy, at least thirty-five years of age at the time of their appointment and must not have been candidates for any elective positions in the immediately preceding elections, shall be appointed by President.
The Commission shall be organized within sixty (60) days from the date of approval of this Act.
SECTION 6. – Powers and Functions of the Commission. – The Commission shall have the following powers and functions:
a) To facilitate installation of solar energy saving devices such as solar power plants;
b) To provide and create advance technology to conserve solar energy;
c) To administer research and development projects related to solar energy;
d) To oversee and coordinate national and local programs to develop PV markets;
e) To issue and regulate policies to promote PV in the country both at the national and local levels;
f) To raise and receive funds and donations in support of the solar energy programs;
g) To regulate PV distribution; and
h) To formulate and recommend a Solar Energy Investment Initiative and Venture Capital Program
SECTION 7. - Funding. – The amount of FIVE HUNDRED MILLION PESOS (Php500,000,000) is hereby appropriated for initial implementation of this Act. Provided, that the Commission may generate other sources of funding such as loans, grants and donations, subject to pertinent laws and regulations.
SECTION 8. – Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, ordinances or pats thereof, inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 9. – Separability Clause. – If any part or provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.
SECTION 10. Effectivity – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Approved.