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Tweets: Palace and @mitosmagsaysay over laptop deal
August 3, 2011
I saw Usec Manolo Quezon tweet twice on Statement of the PCDSPO on the negotiated bidding of computers and got curious what PCDSPO was. It sounded like PCSO. It was actually a “Statement of the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office on the Negotiated Bidding of Computers” on a laptop deal.
Rep. Mitos Magsaysay has alleged that the PCDSPO leadership has procured 1.6 million pesos worth of laptops in a less-than-forthcoming manner. This is a lie, and reeks of malevolent intent and political machinations. It is a reckless statement by, of all people, a known ally of one of the most corrupt presidents this country has ever had.
Rep. Magsaysay, in her desperation, continues to fire blanks at the administration. Without even bothering to do elementary research, she attacked Sec. Carandang as payback for the Aquino administration’s relentless pursuit of those who have eroded the people’s trust in our institutions. We wish to remind her to first check her facts before opening her mouth as is her habit.
The strong words issued by PCDSPO surprised me that I asked @mitosmagsaysay on how this happened.
She replied
@momblogger The media brought it out in r presscon. I said same allegation was brought 2 my attention Y will Carandang attack me,ad hominem.
Her tweet then explained how all this laptop deal started.
Apparently, the laptop deal came about because Asst. Secretary resigned.
@momblogger I know.atty. Tongol was interviewed by media & he didn’t deny d allegation but said “wag nalang palakihin isyu”
However, Palace said “Asst. Sec. Tongol resigned after being confronted by Sec. Carandang for underperforming, not due to anomaly in purchase of computers”
@mitosmagsaysay claims that “it was media who brought out carandang’s name. I never mentioned him at all.”
@sagadasun thinks “BLIND items are always planted. They don’t just drop out of the skies. Who placed them?”
Here is the rest of the prime time Twitter discussion.
Noemi Lardizabal-Dado is a Content Strategist with over 16 years experience in blogging, content management, citizen advocacy and media literacy and over 26 years in web development. Otherwise known as @MomBlogger on social media, she believes in making a difference in the lives of her children by advocating social change for social good.
She is a co-founder and a member of the editorial board of Blog Watch . She is a resource speaker on media literacy, social media , blogging, digital citizenship, good governance, transparency, parenting, women’s rights and wellness, and cyber safety.
Her personal blogs such as aboutmyrecovery.com (parenting) , pinoyfoodblog.com (recipes), techiegadgets.com (gadgets) and benguetarabica.coffee keep her busy outside of Blog Watch.
Disclosure:
I am an advocate. I am NOT neutral. I will NOT give social media mileage to members of political clans, epal, a previous candidate for the same position and those I believe are a waste of taxpayers' money.
I do not support or belong to any political party. I was part of accredited media covering the Office of the Vice President and Leni Robredo as she ran as a presidential aspirant in the 2022 National and local elections.
On August 5, 2021, YouTube announced that I was selected as one of 50 Program participants of its Creator Program for Independent Journalists
She was a Senior Consultant for ALL media engagements for the PCOO-led Committee on Media Affairs & Strategic Communications (CMASC) under the ASEAN 2017 National Organizing Council from January 4 -July 5, 2017. Having been an ASEAN advocate since 2011, she has written extensively about the benefits of the ASEAN community and as a region of opportunities on Blog Watch and aboutmyrecovery.com.
Organization affiliation includes Consortium on Democracy and Disinformation
Updated June 6, 2022
Tweets: Palace and @mitosmagsaysay over laptop deal
I saw Usec Manolo Quezon tweet twice on Statement of the PCDSPO on the negotiated bidding of computers and got curious what PCDSPO was. It sounded like PCSO. It was actually a “Statement of the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office on the Negotiated Bidding of Computers” on a laptop deal.
The strong words issued by PCDSPO surprised me that I asked @mitosmagsaysay on how this happened.
She replied
Her tweet then explained how all this laptop deal started.
Apparently, the laptop deal came about because Asst. Secretary resigned.
However, Palace said “Asst. Sec. Tongol resigned after being confronted by Sec. Carandang for underperforming, not due to anomaly in purchase of computers”
@mitosmagsaysay claims that “it was media who brought out carandang’s name. I never mentioned him at all.”
@sagadasun thinks “BLIND items are always planted. They don’t just drop out of the skies. Who placed them?”
Here is the rest of the prime time Twitter discussion.
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Noemi Lardizabal-Dado
Noemi Lardizabal-Dado is a Content Strategist with over 16 years experience in blogging, content management, citizen advocacy and media literacy and over 26 years in web development. Otherwise known as @MomBlogger on social media, she believes in making a difference in the lives of her children by advocating social change for social good. She is a co-founder and a member of the editorial board of Blog Watch . She is a resource speaker on media literacy, social media , blogging, digital citizenship, good governance, transparency, parenting, women’s rights and wellness, and cyber safety. Her personal blogs such as aboutmyrecovery.com (parenting) , pinoyfoodblog.com (recipes), techiegadgets.com (gadgets) and benguetarabica.coffee keep her busy outside of Blog Watch. Disclosure: I am an advocate. I am NOT neutral. I will NOT give social media mileage to members of political clans, epal, a previous candidate for the same position and those I believe are a waste of taxpayers' money. I do not support or belong to any political party. I was part of accredited media covering the Office of the Vice President and Leni Robredo as she ran as a presidential aspirant in the 2022 National and local elections. On August 5, 2021, YouTube announced that I was selected as one of 50 Program participants of its Creator Program for Independent Journalists She was a Senior Consultant for ALL media engagements for the PCOO-led Committee on Media Affairs & Strategic Communications (CMASC) under the ASEAN 2017 National Organizing Council from January 4 -July 5, 2017. Having been an ASEAN advocate since 2011, she has written extensively about the benefits of the ASEAN community and as a region of opportunities on Blog Watch and aboutmyrecovery.com. Organization affiliation includes Consortium on Democracy and Disinformation Updated June 6, 2022