UNMASKING JDV: The mainman on destabilization scheme for years

The press releases and allegations of Former Speaker Jose De Venecia (JDV) sounded alarming – not only on the part of the Arroyo Administration but also for the Filipino people. But for the people who knew him too well, it was best regarded as a superficial political bull- out. Speaking like a true-blue “impostor”, who had worn a mask all throughout this years, De Venecia is again redeeming his most renowned “naturalesa”.

I am a retired military officer turned businessman that had been starting life as a civilian. Aside from working for the AFP where I pledged to serve and protect this nation’s sovereignty, I also became an executive member of the Reform the Armed Forces Movement- Young Officers Union-Soldiers of the Filipino People (RAM-YOU-SFP). It was my way of safeguarding the best interest of the armed forces and my co-comrades in uniform. To which by now, I could not help but regret. My insensitivity and narrow-mindedness then got me hooked to politicians who wanted nothing less but feel good about themselves. More or less they wanted the coveted presidency to the point that I myself was exploited.

The search for reform was ridden-on by TRAPOs politicized affairs. Soldiers like me were ordered like moppets to do the bidding of one politico to the next. Undesirably, this include dirty antics that made us used our riffles for all the wrong reasons. We plotted coup attempts. We were turned into some honchos private-armed group. This is where I get acquainted with former Speaker Jose De Venecia. In fact, I would love to remind him of “who” and “what” his family became during his almost invulnerable speakership.

Former House Speaker De Venecia, Sir:

How can you easily point fingers on the military as orchestrators of the recent bombings in Metro Manila and in Mindanao? You knew very well how the armed forces kept your home and millions safe. Even a disgruntled few worked on your behalf. Wrong as it was, lost sheep from the army you now despise provided your much needed ”political security before. Now, isn’t it too unfair that your quick rationale of “usual suspects involve the military who as accorded by reports have lost and wounded not just one but a handful of comrades? That you have no respect left for the insignias they wore and the uniform they died with?

Yes, some were weak enough to be played under your palms. There is no denying that Army BGEN DANILO LIM, GEN REYNALDO BEROYA, COL REK KAPUNAN, COL EMMANUEL ANDAYA, “BOY” MALIGALIG”, CPO Jojo IRAD, Ret. NISF soldiers, SAF and Junior Officers of RAM-YOU-SFP were your “boy toys” during your ambitious desire for the 1998 presidency. If I may, this same band of renegades, where behind you during your Operation Forbes Park.

For one, you had them plant 200 fiber optics connecting lines inside your overhang cabinet to teletap just about every identified enemies you have in Congress. You made them reconstruct your entire household into a surveillance center.

But nevertheless, you are misled by your ego-serving logics to think BGEN LIM represents the entire AFP. Not everyone underneath the military camouflage could be prostituted or bought. Your wife, Gina, could very well attest to that. Mrs. De Venecia was herself a political menace. Had it not disturbed her that she offered a former junior officer to eliminate a relative of yours who was then a big name in show business? Your good wife got impatient of the five million unpaid debt that she was willing to have one’s neck paying for it. What even made Mrs. De Venecia mad was that the junior officer denied her of her request. The good lieutenant denying a powerful solon’s wife of her wishes would forever have my utmost admiration. Frankly speaking, he represents the bedrock of the AFP’s commitment to just and country.

I was there Sir; behind you in your manipulative years. Quiet but thinking. Afraid of what my actions could make. The fact that back then I looked up to you disgusts me today. I was revolting against a beast that was with me the entire journey. I was misled to think you were different.

You had too many chances to have redeemed yourself but you blew them off altogether. Nothing weakened your tenacity for too much power. Obviously Sir, I was far a better animal than you are. I had made peace with myself.

This nation deserves so much more. My peers in the battlefield ought to have better leaders commanding them. Thus, as my last shot of doing good for this state, I ask that the truth be dug-up. I am calling the attention of the Lower House to investigate on the illegal acts of De Venecia and others like him. Thank you very much and may the truth set us free.

Sincerely Yours,

Ret COL BILLY B. VASQUEZ
Former Member, Exe Com-RAM
bbvasquez1003@hotmail.com