On Disbursement Acceleration Program, DAP, Malacañang & Supreme Court

PNoy on DAP and PDAF 

DAP is Disbursement Acceleration Fund.

PDAF is Priority Development Assistance Fund.

PNOY says DAP is legal while Supreme Court says it is unconstitutional.

The Priority Development Assistance Fund scam, also called the PDAF scam or the pork barrel scam, is a political scandal involving the alleged misuse by several members of the Congress of the Philippines of their Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF, popularly called "pork barrel")

A lump-sum discretionary fund granted to each member of Congress for spending on priority development projects of the Philippine government, mostly on the local level.

On the issue involving DAP as scam, he says it is not a project—it is an efficient way of spending the budget; it follows the law and adheres to the mandate granted to the Executive Branch.

Many agrees that DAP is different from PDAF but it was manipulated in favor to specific people.

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Palace vs Supreme Court

Which side speaks the truth?

Malacanang Palace is is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the Philippines.

The Supreme Court of the Philippines is the highest court in the Philippines.

The court consists of 14 associate justices and 1 Chief Justice. Pursuant to the Constitution, the Supreme Court has "administrative supervision over all courts and the personnel thereof".

Now that President Aquino is defending the legality of Disbursement Acceleration Program; he says even our country’s highest court committed the same act to those under the controversial fund system.

Over a 13-0 result , the Supreme Court ruled that Malacañang violated the Constitution.

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Do you think PDAF is a scam while DAP is not?

DAP sends an image of corruption and bad governance and President Aquino is hardly insisting DAP.

“DAP is not a project—it is an efficient way of spending the budget; it follows the law and adheres to the mandate granted to the Executive Branch. We did this to properly allocate funds, and by so doing maximize the benefits that the people may receive,” President Aquino says on his first speech regarding the issue.

SM Aura at the Global City

When SM Aura opened in Bonifacio Global City, it became an additional attraction to Taguig residents. The mall had its inaugural blessing on May 16, 2013, a day before the grand opening. 

This socio-civic center is located along McKinley Parkway and C5 Road cor. 26th St., Bonifacio Global City.

On the issue between SM Aura and BCDA, SM Prime won the project bid by Taguig legally. 

The property was intended for a state-of-the-art civic center, and as many people see it now, it is really not just an ordinary place.

Given that BCDA cannot put restrictions on what Taguig/SM can do with the property, it seems there was too much press on the issue.

Market! Market! and Bonifacio High Street is nice and SM Aura has that unique image.

From wikipedia:

The development includes the SkyPark, a multi-level green roof which apart from its environmental advantages, also provides a much needed green and communal space in Metro Manila’s dense cityscape. 

A 1,000-seat performance hall which will be called Samsung Hall and the 250-seat Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod.

Aside from shops and F&B outlets, it also include as its anchor tenants The SM Store and SM Supermarket, SMX Convention Center, Food on Four, 2 regular Cinemas, 2 Director’s Club facilities and an IMAX Theater. 

SM Aura was designed by Miami-based architectural firm Arquitectonica, the structure is a basic “dumbbell” arrangement determined by the narrow site, with the main entry at the north corner, and the office tower located at the southern end. 

The main vehicular drop-off is provided on the western side, with taxi stations on the first basement, accessed from the lower, eastern road.

Numerous celebrities, government officials including Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, Taguig CityMayor Lani Cayetano, VIP guests graced the blessing, including SM Prime's Henry Sy and Hans Sy. 

Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP)

DAP furthermore sends an image of corruption and bad governance. President Aquino is hardly insisting DAP.

During his speech on Monday, President Aquino III, defends the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) and slams the Supreme Court for declaring that DAP is unconstitutional.

He says “My message to the Supreme Court: We do not want two equal branches of government to go head to head, needing a third branch to step in to intervene. We find it difficult to understand your decision,” he said in a televised nationwide address.

"You had done something similar in the past, and you tried to do it again; there are even those of the opinion that what you attempted to commit was far graver."

He mentioned about the recent typhoon happened to our country that SC orders to bring back. He insisted the government never violated the law.

“In the system the Supreme Court is ordering us to bring back, it might take two more rainy seasons before we are able to relocate our countrymen. Let us remember: about twenty typhoons come our way each year. Is it right to ask those living in hazardous areas to just leave everything to prayer?” he said.

He says DAP is legal. On July 14 President Aquino speak about his government’s controversial Disbursement Acceleration Program in a national broadcast. He says 'DAP is not a project—it is an efficient way of spending the budget; it follows the law and adheres to the mandate granted to the Executive Branch. We did this to properly allocate funds, and by so doing maximize the benefits that the people may receive.'

Do you think PDAF is a scam while DAP is not?

“DAP is not a project—it is an efficient way of spending the budget; it follows the law and adheres to the mandate granted to the Executive Branch. We did this to properly allocate funds, and by so doing maximize the benefits that the people may receive,” President Aquino said.

SM Aura Premier vs BCDA

The Fort was cool when Market Market opened. It was cooler when Bonifacio High Street was fully developed. But when SM Aura Premiere opened it was like a complete place to go at The Fort area.

SM Aura mall had its inaugural blessing on May 16, 2013, a day before the grand opening. 

Numerous celebrities, government officials including Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano, company officials, and VIP guests graced the blessing, including SM Prime's Henry Sy and Hans Sy.

Hollywood celebrity Sarah Jessica Parker also graced the blessing. She also cut the ribbon for The SM Store, as well as being the newest endorser for their "Love to Shop" campaign.

Being one of the newest mall in The Fort, SM Aura is a favorite place to go for many of us. 

Market Market, BGC is very nice but Aura offers much greater experience. 

On the issue happened, BCDA slamming SM Prime Holdings , it was clear now that SM didn’t violated the law.

Prime won the project bid by Taguig legally.

The property is not only intended for a mall (SM Aura), but it will be a state-of-the-art civic center. BCDA cannot put restrictions on what Taguig / SM can do with the property.

It’s not only a mall but a venue for the arts and culture.

SMX has been an ideal place for seminars and conferences, the shape of the building looks interesting and it is not just an ordinary shopping mall.

Though it has SM Department store, supermarket and cinemas it is still an elegant place to hang out. 

Aside from  Director’s cinemas, IMAX  and department store, there are many things to do inside because there is church, convention center, park, and function halls.

It’s a commuter friendly place. Just one ride away from Ayala.

It is owned by SM Prime Holdings, the country's largest mall developer.

Being the 13th SM Supermall in Metro Manila and 47th SM Prime mall in the Philippines, the shopping center is situated near Market! Market mall.

The SM Aura name is derived from the two elements gold (which has the chemical symbol Auand radium. For many people the word aura is fit for this new mall in Taguig.

SM Prime defines luxury and elegance that emanates from within the distinctive atmosphere.

The dispute over the new SM Aura in Taguig City between the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and Taguig-SM is becoming clearer.