Dr. Benny Abante Jr.

Chief Justice Renato Corona’s Impeachment Trial

Obed Cutaran — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:02:48 +0000

I have always stood on the side of the law as the Bible would teach us. The impeachment court is within the parameter of the rule of law and therefore must be respected. I’m hoping that we will go beyond politics and let the truth come out. It is now the time for CJ Corona to clear his name and the time for the congressmen-prosecutors to rise above politics and uphold honesty and truth… For the senator-judges to deliberate with objectivity and pass judgment on the basis of sufficient and unquestionable pieces of evidence while the executive branch of our government go about running the affairs of government and providing services to our people.

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

Baptist Youth Heritage Conference 2011

Obed Cutaran — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:45:15 +0000

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BMA Scholar Sunday Special

Obed Cutaran — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:42:24 +0000

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BIBLEMODE Supports Bill 4002

Obed Cutaran — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:59:36 +0000

The BIBLEMODE, of which I am the president, give our support to Rep. Teddy Casino and Neri Colmenares on their House Bill 4002 which aims to provide immediate relief to the poor, especially on the loss of their loved ones. This will also prevent loan sharks and gambling lords from taking advantage of their situation. Such an example is during wakes of our poor kababayans where their loved ones entertain “sakla” and other types of gambling for a cut in the earnings. We believe that gamlbing is a desecration of the dead and a sign of disrespect but because of poverty, they cannot do anything but succumb to such offers. We hope Congress will enact this bill into law. In my district alone, about 30 people die among the poor every week. – Rep. Benny Abante, 6th District – 13th & 14th Congress

All Out War or All Out Justice?

Obed Cutaran — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:43:44 +0000

There should be no room for criticism on the government doing their best to contain the violence in Mindanao. Let us allow “all out justice” to work. We have tried “all out war” already, and it’s time to do something different to achieve peace in Mindanao. The BIBLEMODE gives its full support to Pnoy’s initiative both in our prayers and moral support. Mabuhay ang sambayanang Pilipino! Let our president be an agent of peace, not war. War is costly both in lives, patrimony, and money. Our armed forces is not at war with fellow Filipinos! We we just want justice against the perpetrators and criminals who have no regard for the dignity of human lives. Let justice prevail! Support the “all out justice” initiative! Peace at all cost!

Bring Back The Death Penalty

Obed Cutaran — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:44:06 +0000

The series of massacres, killings, and abductions today should make us rethink our position on the death penalty. Lately, we have Given Grace Cebanico, who is a pastor’s daughter, the killing in Cagayan Valley to the Solayna family where the mother died of gunshots to the head while her husband is seriously wounded. I am a profiler yet when I see the cruelty and wantonness of criminals who have no respect for human life, I cry out for justice… Bring back the death penalty for heinous crimes!

Congratulations Chairman Francis Tolentino

Obed Cutaran — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:42:45 +0000

May I congratulate the MMDA through the Chairman, Francis Tolentino for establishing a motorcycle lane in Commonwealth, Quezon City. This initiative will surely prevent accidents between motorcycles and other vehicles. This ought to be welcomed as a safety measure. Since Francis Tolentino assumed the chairmanship of MMDA, safety measures have been put in place like the mandatory wearing of helmets for motorcyclists, dismantling of illegal billboards and ad structures, and the anti-smoking campaign. Tolentino truly deserves our support.

UP Budget Cut

Obed Cutaran — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:39:01 +0000

I am very disappointed with the government’s attitude towards tertiary education as reflected by the budget allocation recently given to UP. I am a firm believer that education is a vital part of one’s life, especially in molding a person’s character. College determines the career someone will make after graduation. We can only guarantee progress in our country if we produce better Filipinos, and only if we equip them with quality education that is accessible to all.

Anti-Planking Law

Obed Cutaran — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:25:16 +0000

Anong kaibahan ng PLANKING sa hunger strike, or burning your body, or making a human chain to attract attention? Rallies are done to show a viewpoint on certain issues especially from injustice, and to demonstrate grievances against the government who seems deaf on the concerns of some people. That’s being done all over the world.

Yet we should realize we have a law to obey and we have rights to be protected…. The right to peaceably assemble is guaranteed by the constitution. The government should be wise enough to see if such protests are only the handiwork of a few or the general concern of a majority. Bottomline is, every right should be protected…

Wow, that’s kind of hard, isn’t it? That’s why we need the Lord to give us the peace and freedom we sorely need!

Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT)

Obed Cutaran — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:09:04 +0000

On Senators wanting proof that the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program is working:

The Conditional Cash Transfer Program is a temporary relief for the poor. It will not prove to be effective in providing, neither inspiring employment for them. While I agree that tax money should be used to help our poor kababayans, the government must find ways for our people to be gainfully employed. This is the only way to alleviate our people from poverty.

If we are not careful, temporary relief such as this will promote a ‘dole out mentality’ attitude, and will not be good for our country in the long run. Certain mechanics should be instituted to see to it that the very poor, especially senior citizens and mothers with children, receive this cash transfer and will not just be available to everyone.

Si Benny ay para sa pag-angat ng mahirap!